Six reasons why HSE personnel must stay hydrated often

Drinking Water often helps to maintain a healthy balance. Mild dehydration can decrease one’s energy level and mental functioning and increase stress on the body while severe dehydration can have far more damaging effects. Also not having enough water in the body can also lead to certain serious issues like colon cancer etc.

To avoid dehydration drink at least eight glasses of water every day as an adult, Water can never be too much at anytime for drinking as it functions with every part of our body

The importance of water to the mechanics of the human body cannot be overemphasized. It serves as a lubricant to the digestive system and all other body processes.

The water in our saliva helps facilitate swallowing, ensuring that food slides easily down the esophagus. It also lubricates and allows edibles to move more freely.

The body cells and organs depend on water for their functioning. Without water, living things, including humans will die in a few days.

So, when you don’t drink enough water, the underlisted side effects happen.

1. Low Energy
When dehydrated, your energy levels drop, and you might feel too tired to continue on with work. A worker whose working capability is reduced will certainly affect the work force and also reduce the production rate

Six reasons why HSE personnel must stay hydrated often

2. Higher Risk of Stroke
According to study in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, not drinking enough water and being dehydrated can raise the risk of strokes and prolong recovery time. HSE industry is very tedious enough that stress that affect the body may cause stroke if there are not smooth passage of fluid in the body. Drinking water keeps your body active

3. Slower Metabolism

Your metabolism naturally slows down when you’re thirsty and dehydrated. A good metabolism shows the worker can think right and work right at all time

4. Headaches
Since your brain needs water, when it’s lacking it can lead to headaches and fatigue and sometime it may lead to passing out . As a worker in an active field like HSE, drinking water is very important

5. Poor Skin
Skin needs to stay hydrated from water to look dewy and young. Not drinking enough can increase the effects of aging and make the skin look dry. With insufficient water, collagen can crack, leading to fine lines and wrinkles. Every one deserves a good skin so HSE personnel are not left out

6. Weight Gain
Drinking water can even help you lose weight and lower water retention. So not drinking water can make you add a little weight. In HSE industry, the more flexible your weight is, the faster it is to get your work done. Don’t forget to drink water always

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