Integrated Heat Management: Harnessing Hydration Technology and Behavioral Science with Chevron

API Houston is pleased to host an important safety and operational performance discussion featuring Natalie Martin, CSP, Senior HSE Coordinator for Chevron’s Global Turnaround Team, with a special segment by Matt Marrapode, Chief Strategy Officer of Epicore Biosystems.

In high-heat industrial environments, worker hydration is not merely a wellness initiative — it is a safety imperative. Dehydration directly impacts cognitive performance, decision-making, reaction time, and ultimately incident risk. As turnaround scopes grow more complex and labor markets tighten, practical, measurable strategies to mitigate heat stress are increasingly critical.

Natalie will present Chevron’s integrated approach to heat management, including the development of standardized systems designed to achieve consistent safety outcomes. The session will highlight Chevron’s 2024 heat management program in the San Joaquin Valley, which achieved zero recordable incidents, and share field-level insights from Connected Hydration deployments that strengthened hydration behaviors and reduced safety alarms.

Matt Marrapode will provide a concise…