Ingalls wants to remind shipbuilders to drink plenty of water, replenish electrolytes and be on the lookout for signs of heat stress.
Shipbuilders should drink eight ounces of water every 15-20 minutes. A bottle of Gatorade or an electrolyte packet should also be consumed at intervals throughout the day to help replenish electrolytes.
Water distribution sites can be found every Tuesday and Friday from now through the end of September as a way to ensure shipbuilders are staying hydrated.
Signs of heat stress include muscle cramps, weakness or fatigue, light-headedness, dizziness, blurry vision, trouble focusing, nausea, excessive sweating, pale or flushed complexion, or fast and shallow breathing. Left unchecked, heat stress can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heart attack, heat cramps or heat rashes.
If you or a coworker are suffering from these symptoms, please get help immediately. Emergency first responders can be reached by dialing 911 from any Ingalls phone, or by dialing 228-935-6101 from a cell phone.
