07/27/2026
Notes from the field Summer 2026 - BioteamAZ’s current hydration pick is Sqwincher Squeeze Electrolyte Freezer Pops. A silly name for a very serious part of our engineering controls to prevent heat-related illness.
Did you know that ADOSH requires paid cool-down breaks when the heat index is 80°F or higher? Thats most of the year in Arizona.
Here’s a list of our engineering controls for preventing heat-stress illness doing biohazard remediation in Arizona.
- Early Starts
- Modified Work Schedules
- Rotate Job Functions
- Mandatory cooling breaks in shade with A/C
- Cooling vests
- Ensure that technicians drink water and electrolyte fluids
- Use the buddy system👈
It takes a team to do this work.