Coping without much refreshments whilst at work

theoretica

ohreally wrote: »

Bottles of water at the desk are not the answer. Has the situation been assessed for incidents of spillage coming into contact with electronic equipment/ computers etc.

Management should consider looking at providing adequate water dispensers around the department.

Don't say that - someone might write a risk assessment trying to get us to keep drinks away from our desks and my office runs on the things!

I wonder how many people reading this thread have a drink by them?

elsien

theoretica wrote: »

Don't say that - someone might write a risk assessment trying to get us to keep drinks away from our desks and my office runs on the things!

I wonder how many people reading this thread have a drink by them?

Not since I kept knocking it over onto my keyboard. Gives me an excuse to stretch my legs and annoy others instead.

ohreally

theoretica wrote: »

someone might write a risk assessment trying to get us to keep drinks away from our desks and my office runs on the things!

I've worked in environments where the likely outcome of this would be dismissal.

Tiddlywinks

Deleted%20User wrote: »

Again I repeat was looking for ideas in as much as I have headaches and a dry throat making it pretty unbearable after a while to speak even so there is lots that comes of the back of not enough fluid intake.

Again, I repeat:

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

I'm confused....

So, you can have drinks at your desk? If so, then your problem is solved with using an insulated mug for hot drinks and a sports drink type bottle for cold... water, squash, juice etc.

Does that sound do-able?

You haven't even responded to this suggestion of an insulated mug.

Deleted%20User wrote: »

Just for the benefit of you and other posters who can't read nor see out of the box.........

Really? A bit rude, don't you think?

I think the 'not thinking outside the box' hat fits you as well. After all, you can't seem to understand that taking larger (or more) bottles of water would solve the fluids problem.

theoretica

ohreally wrote: »

I've worked in environments where the likely outcome of this would be dismissal.

Fine if it is a matter of company policy, or for risk of messing papers - but if they are blaming H&S in an ordinary office no different to all the ones that don't ban drinks I would disagree. H&S should only be invoked genuinely.

getmore4less

The problem may lie with lack of preparation for a work day.

You need a proper breakfast and full hydration before you start.

What are you eating and drinking before you get to work?

At work a standard 2ltr bottle should be sufficient if you feel you need more there is something wrong with you or the rest of your diet.

haras_nosirrah

Answer seems very simple

Take a 2l bottle full of water. You could fill with tap water and put in fridge or freezer night before to keep it cold
Take a smaller sports bottle as well
Keep the 2l under your desk and use it to fill the sports bottle on your desk (refill on the floor to avoid spilling over computer equipment
Refill big bottle at lunchtime
Fluid problem sorted

FBaby

I could take in a flask but from when I remember doing this once before, it isn't really acceptable and I can understand why.

So really it all comes down to this. Why are you saying it isn't acceptable? Have you been told something? Surely the logic is to ask why - politely- as what is the difference between a flask and a bottle of water. You don't have to leave the flask on the desk, you could put it under your desk.

Toomuchdebt

In my job we're not allowed to have water anywhere on the shop floor-we have to put it on a ledge outside the door that leads to the staff area-which meant that some days I wouldn't get a drink until my break, even in hot weather. Everyone always got lots of headaches there and nobody ever thought it might be because everyone was dehydrated from running up and down stairs and not being able to have a drink.
Also I would really struggle if I couldn't go to the ladies every 2 hours at least-I have a really weak bladder.
Having said all that if you're allowed to bring water in and have it on your desk then I really can't see the problem. Bring in more water, bring in a flask or insulated cup, and also just go and ask someone if you're allowed to go and get a drink half way through the morning.

xapprenticex

getmore4less wrote: »

At work a standard 2ltr bottle should be sufficient if you feel you need more there is something wrong with you or the rest of your diet.

Rubbish, I have about 3 litres at work and about 1.5 at home.

Nothing wrong with me and I bet my diet is better than yours :money: