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Energy drinks:

Energy drinks:. Beneficial or hazardous in the workplace?. Bobby Manuel Huntsman PNPP Port Neches, Texas. Huntsman Port Neches Performance Products located in Southeast Texas between I-10 and the Gulf of Mexico. Aerial View of the PNPP Plant. F. -. 5. F. -. 5.

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Energy drinks:

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  1. Energy drinks: Beneficial or hazardous in the workplace? Bobby Manuel Huntsman PNPP Port Neches, Texas

  2. Huntsman Port Neches Performance Products located in Southeast Texas between I-10 and the Gulf of Mexico.

  3. Aerial View of the PNPP Plant F - 5 F - 5 Ethylene Oxide PO/MTBE PO/MTBE Units E - 7 E - 6 E - 3 F - 6 - E - 4 F - 4 G - 6 R&S A - 3 U G - 2, G3, & G4 t i l G - 1 Main Gate i G - 5 t Lab i e Central Ctrl Glycol Units s

  4. The Ancient Energy Drink • Brewed in Ethiopia as early as 13th century by Kaldi • According to legend. He saw his goats eating beans from a certain bush. • His goats would not sleep at night

  5. CAN’T DUE WITH OUT IT • About 83 percent of adults drink coffee in the U.S., the world's biggest consumer of the beverage, up from 78 percent a year earlier, according to the National Coffee Association's 2013 online survey. That's an average of three cups a day per person, or 587 million cups. The only weak spot: volatile young drinkers, who last year drank less coffee.

  6. First Formulated Energy drink • Coca Cola • When Coca-Cola first appeared on the market in the 1860s, it was marketed "nerve tonic," made to help ease the woes of modern civilization. More and more people were displaying signs of what was called "neurasthenia," or neurotic and psychosomatic symptoms. Coca-Cola would change all that.

  7. Todays Answer to jump start your day

  8. INDUSTRY FACTS: • $3-$10 Billion Industry • Around 400 name brand Energy Drinks on the market • Other People and Companies getting involved: • Coke/Pepsi • “Snoop Lion” (formerly known as Snoop Dog) • Blast • Steven Seagal • Lightening Bolt • Ben Johnson • Cheetha THIS INDUSTRY IS BASICALLY UNREGULATED

  9. MARKETING: • Mostly marketed to young adults and teens • Trends in marketing are moving to workplace

  10. CONTROVERSY: • Caffeinated drinks sold as energy boosters • Can be carbonated • Easy access • Large can • Small bottle “shot” • Pills

  11. What information do energy drinks provide • INFORMATION IS PSYCHOGICAL • 1. YOU DON’T NEED THAT MUCH SLEEP. • QUICK HIT OF ENERGY AND • YOU’RE GOOD TO GO!!!!!!! • 2. ATHLETIC AND MENTAL PERFORMANCE • FLOWS FROM A CAN. • 3. IF YOU’RE TIRED, JUST TAKE MORE ENERGY DRINKS. • ‘ THEY’RE SAFE. THEY PACKAGE TO LOOK LIKE • Food, taste like food

  12. CONCERNS IN THE WORKPLACE: Employee was • Disoriented • Heart Racing • Trouble breathing • Medical Assistance was called • Was helped from unit to an ambulance and then transported to the ER HUNTSMAN PNPP 9:30 AM February 2013 during Unit Turnaround Diagnosis: Caffeine Reaction

  13. INVESTIGATION: Employee had: • Double Espresso • 16 ounce Energy Drink • Energy Pill

  14. RECOMMENDATIONS: • Remove all energy drinks from plants soft drink machines • Discuss with all employees the need for proper rest

  15. A GROWING TREND: According to Medical News Today: • Emergency room visits caused by Energy drinks have doubled in the last four years. • Treatment was for • Migraines • Insomnia • Seizures • Heart Problems • Rapid and Irregular Heartbeats • Some cases of Heart Attacks

  16. OTHER STUDIES: Studies suggest that in larger doses the following effects can occur: • Depression • Lapses in Judgment • Disorientation • Delusions • Hallucinations • Psychosis

  17. DEMOGRAPHICS: • Most cases were ages 18 to 25 years old • The largest % increase was in people above the age of 40 • The percentage of men verses women needing ER visits due to energy drinks • 66% for men • 33% for women

  18. ENERGY DRINKS AT WORK: • Some companies are taking action • Restricting sales on company property • Educating on topics such as: • Risk factors • Symptoms of caffeine overload • Healthy life style alternatives • Banning energy drinks on company property Is this in the companies and employees best interest?

  19. UNDERLYING CAUSE: • Extended Hours over many weeks/months • Fatigue Policies • Mandating that employees get time off • 21 and 2 • 14 and 2 • 3x16 and 1 Fatigue at Work

  20. OSHA: “OSHA is very concerned about workplace fatigue and the effect it can have on workplace safety. We are prepared to cite employers when we discover situations in which the health and safety of workers is put at risk because of long hours.”-An osha statement to the Houston Chronicle OSHA has no standards for energy drinks

  21. WHO BENEFITS: • Employee and his/her family • Co-workers • The facility • The community

  22. CONCULSIONS • AS IN EVERYTHING WE PUT IN OUR BODIES • MODIRATION IS THE KEY • PROPER AMOUNT OF SLEEP • 7-9 HOURS • Some progressive companies allow napping on the job.

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