June 2, 2026
3:00PM - 4:00PM

Safety Excellence: Award Winning Best Practices Track

The Power of Simple: Using Hydration Tools to Drive Workforce Behavior Change

Chris Heisler

Proper hydration is essential to worker health, safety, and performance, particularly in demanding industrial environments. With studies showing that nearly 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated, Brown & Root Industrial Services implemented the MX3 Hydration Tester as part of its Back-to-BASICS training initiative to improve hydration awareness and prevention efforts. 

The MX3 meter provides a quick and reliable hydration assessment using automatically calibrated test strips and a hands-free applicator system, making it practical for field use. To drive engagement, hydration monitoring was paired with a workforce Hydration Spot-Check Competition, encouraging participation and accountability. Weekly hydration tracking allowed teams to monitor trends and reinforce the importance of maintaining proper hydration.

This initiative demonstrates how combining simple technology with workforce engagement can strengthen health awareness, reduce risk, and promote a proactive safety culture in industrial operations.