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Water at work - better hydration in the
workplace
A number of prominent organisations are partnering Unison's
Water@work,
an initiative promoting the benefits of drinking tap water in
the workplace.
The Policy officer of one partner organisation, The Chartered Institute
of Environmental Health (CIEH), sums up the necessity and benefits
succinctly: “Water and good hydration are essential for healthy
workplaces and workers. Under the Workplace Regulations 1992 employers
must provide an adequate supply of wholesome drinking water for all
people at work in the workplace. Businesses should make this readily
available – and we encourage them to do so.”
The Chief Executive at Water UK comments: “Good
hydration is critical for our well-being, and yet the understanding of
the important role that the nation's tap water can play in boosting
workplace health is poor. Good hydration can help improve concentration,
reduce headaches, and stop feelings of tiredness, anxiety and
irritability. It can also help prevent many minor health complications
that lead to lost productivity and absence from work.
Water UK is delighted to support UNISON in its efforts to protect
employee health and safety, improve the work environment and ensure all
employees have access to fresh tap water at work.”
06.02.07
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