WORKPLACE HYDRATION CHART

Are you drinking enough water?

Use this urine colour chart to assess how hydrated you are at work.

It is important to drink plenty of water every day to stay healthy.

If you are viewing this on your phone please be careful not to drop it down the loo!

1: Transparent | Overhydrated

Completely transparent. Overhydration can dilute your body’s electrolyte content. Hold off the water for a bit.

2: Lemonade | Hydrated

Pale, odourless and plentiful urine is often an indication that you are well hydrated. Keep drinking at the same rate. This is optimal hydration.

OPTIMAL

3: Light Beer | Mildly dehydrated

Slightly darker yellow urine can indicate that you need to drink more water. Drink a glass of water now.

4: Light Beer | Mildly dehydrated

Slightly darker yellow urine can indicate that you need to drink more water. Drink a glass of water now.

5: Amber | Dehydrated

Medium-dark yellow urine is often an indication that you are dehydrated. Drink two or three glasses of water now.

6: Amber | Dehydrated

Medium-dark yellow urine is often an indication that you are dehydrated. Drink two or three glasses of water now.

7: Burnt orange | Very dehydrated

Darker, strong-smelling urine in small amounts can be a sign of dehydration. Drink a large bottle of water immediately.

8: Burnt orange | Very dehydrated

Darker, strong-smelling urine in small amounts can be a sign of dehydration. Drink a large bottle of water immediately.

IMPORTANT

The colours on this chart should only be used as a guide and should not replace the advice of a health professional. Speak to your doctor if you are worried about the colour of your urine, the amount of water you drink or dehydration.

WHAT CAN CHANGE THE COLOUR OF MY URINE?

Certain foods, such as beetroot and rhubarb as well as medications and vitamin supplements may change your urine colour even if you are hydrated.

HOW DOES THE WORKPLACE HYDRATION CHART WORK?

When your body loses more water than it takes in, it retains the water it does have. With less water to dilute them, the naturally occurring minerals and chemicals in your pee become more concentrated and deeper in colour so you can measure your hydration by checking the colour of your pee.

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE WORKPLACE HYDRATION CHART

Print out a free A4 workplace hydration chart to go in your work toilets.

It will help ensure your employees are well hydrated.

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN CARE FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES

At Corporate Personal Wellbeing we care for our clients employees physical and mental wellbeing.

One of the most effective ways to look after your employee’s mental health is using a Proactive Employee Assistance Programme.

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