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THORZT “Ready to Drink” Liquid Concentrates
In certain work situations fumbling around with powder sachets, cups and coolers can be a pain in the neck. This is especially true for underground
Hi Vis Hydration Backpack | 3L
Turn Your Back On Heat Stress Carrying drink bottles around is not always practical in industrial work environments. They get left down, misplaced, and often
THORZT fuels rugby league hydration program
The head of performance for North Queensland Cowboy’s feeder rugby team, the Mackay Cutters, has described how the team’s use of THORZT in their hydration
68 Degrees: How V8 Supercar drivers deal with extreme heat
V8 Supercar drivers regularly lose around 3kg of their body weight in sweat during a race and risk heat stroke and dehydration thanks to blistering
Study: Heat stress at work costs Australian economy $6.9 billion per year
A comprehensive 2014 study of 1726 Australian workers found productivity losses from heat stress cost the Australian economy $6.9 billion each year. Lead researcher Dr
Heat stress in kitchens and other indoor workplaces
The old saying “if you can’t handle the heat, stay out of the kitchen” speaks to the heart of the problem faced by hospitality and
All about heat stress in pets: dogs, cats and other animals
While THORZT and this website is dedicated to providing hydration and heat stress solutions to industrial workers and athletes, this article serves to inform people
Heat Stress in the Workplace and Its Underlying Variables
In the field of mining, construction, manufacturing and other industries wherein workers are highly exposed to hot working conditions, heat stress is one of the
Relieve Post Work Muscle Soreness with Watermelon!
A new study conducted by researchers at Technical University of Cartagena in Spain, has found that consuming watermelon juice before working out relieves post exercise
Surfing dehydration: performance decline of 20 percent
A 2008 study of 12 internationally competitive surfers compared their hydration levels and performance before and after a 100 minute surf session when they did
Serious Health Conditions Associated with Dehydration
Dehydration is a condition wherein the body is losing fluids fast, in the form of water and electrolytes, and little or no amount is being
14 Safety Tips When Working in the Heat
Working in the harsh Australian heat increases the risk of dehydration and heat stress for Australian workers. Most at risk are those working outdoors performing
Tips to Avoiding A Holiday Hangover this Silly Season
Christmas can be a very demanding time for our social calendars. Between staff parties, family gatherings and catching up with friends, it seems everybody wants
Winter and cold weather increases dehydration in workers
Involuntary dehydration during exercise in cold environments is a major problem, with working in cold weather potentially leading to fluid deficits of 3 to 8
Half of workers start shift dehydrated
Multiple studies have found that around half of Australian mining workers are starting work dehydrated and that they are likely to remain so for their
