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Hydration plan
Also known as water plan.
A worksite arrangement that provides accessible fluids and prompts regular drinking appropriate to heat and exertion.
Safety notes
- Supply cool potable water near the work, add electrolytes for prolonged sweating where appropriate, plan breaks and sanitation, and never rely on thirst alone.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Supply cool potable water near the work, add electrolytes for prolonged sweating where appropriate, plan breaks and sanitation, and never rely on thirst alone.
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Sources
- Heat Illness Prevention · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.