1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 WyzGuy Minute Ep.14- Why and How You Can Stay Hydrated in the Glass Studio Throughout the day as the outside temps rise, so does the temp inside your studio. As this happens your body temperature rises and you may begin to notice that you feel a bit foggy, your focus is lacking, and your eyes are burning from the salty sweat dripping in them.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; These are a few physical signs that you need be aware of if you want to have a safe, productive day in the studio during the heat of the summer. If you continue to push yourself without proper rehydration your body can begin experiencing heat exhaustion. This increased heat production can result in an increase in body temperature, which above a certain temperature, can be difficult to control. Therefore, it is important to develop ways to cool down the body to help maintain core temperature and reduce the negative effects of thermal stress. For more info check out the resources in the links below. https://www.livescience.com/38553-staying-hydrated-in-the-heat.html https://www.ehstoday.com/archive/article/21904138/construction-supplement-hydration-keeping-workers-cool-and-comfortable OSHA-NIOSH Infosheet: Protecting Workers from Heat Illness NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Heat Stress NIOSH Workplace Safety and Health Topic: Heat Stress NIOSH Criteria for a Recommended standard: Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot Environments &amp;nbsp; A Glass Blower’s Companion with Jason Michael -Helping Today's Glass Artist Think Like an Artistic Entrepreneur http://www.wyzguymedia.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/15382454/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/15382454