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This company is using technology to help workers stay hydrated

Written By Alex Klocek

Epicore Biosystems is making strides in worker safety with its innovative Connected Hydration technology, designed to help prevent dehydration and heat-related illnesses on job sites. Since 1979, more than 14,000 Americans have died from heat-related causes, with heat being either the primary or a contributing factor. These deaths have increased during hotter years, such as 2021 and 2022, making this technology a potential lifesaver for those working in hot climates. 

Photo source: Epicore Biosystems

Tackling a growing problem in the construction industry

As temperatures are expected to continue to rise, heat-related illnesses will become a bigger concern for construction workers. According to OSHA, laborers may begin to experience heat stress at a heat index of 80°F, with the risk of severe heat-related illness increasing significantly as temperatures rise. Epicore’s system anticipates these risks by offering a preventative approach to worker hydration.

The Connected Hydration system uses a smart wearable device that tracks sweat loss, sodium loss, skin temperature, and movement. The wearable provides workers with real-time hydration feedback, helping them stay safe by offering personalized suggestions on fluid and electrolyte intake. The system also sends this data to safety teams, allowing them to monitor environmental factors and prevent heat-related incidents before they happen.

Photo source: Epicore Biosystems

In addition to the wearable device, the Connected Hydration system features a mobile app for tracking hydration and intake and a secure cloud that collects data for health and safety supervisors to analyze and create tailored hydration plans.

Epicore Biosystems is leading the way in making construction sites safer with this cutting-edge technology, helping companies protect their workers in extreme conditions.

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