Stirring up excitement about hydration is no easy feat, but O'Shea Squalls, a UPS driver in Dallas, has found a unique way to do just that. He shows up every day to share a message centered on safety during hot weather – hint: it starts with H and ends in 2O.
A message that’s clear as a glass of water: "Staying hydrated starts at home. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate," says O’Shea. “The reason why we put so much emphasis on hydration is that we want to send all employees back home safely.”
His message reinforces that hydration starts with making it personal; it's a lifestyle choice that begins the moment you wake up.
Rock and roll rehydration: O’Shea uses a blend of old school and new music to pump up his co-workers as they arrive to work each morning. He shares a safety message while letting the music promote good vibes and conversation. This approach shows that sometimes, the simplest actions can have the most significant impact.
O’Shea recognizes the powerful role that engagement plays in getting people to take action. "It’s not just one set of music I’m playing,” he shared, noting the diversity of his group, “Playing a variety of tracks helps everyone connect with our safety message.”
This way, he effectively uses inclusivity to make sure his hydration and safety messages resonate with everyone.
Driving the news: See for yourself the impact O’Shea is having on his team in this exclusive broadcast from CBS Texas. Did you know: UPS partnered with MISSION, a major activewear company that specializes in cooling fabrics, to provide cooling sleeves and hats – that when wet – that stay up to 30 degrees cooler than the wearer’s body temperature for up to two hours.
- We provide these specialized cooling fabrics to our drivers and operations employees.
- We’ve provided more than 440,000 pieces of specialized cooling gear for our drivers and inside staff and have more gear available as needed.
