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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
The world’s greatest ever athletic achievements
A look at the craziest, heart-stopping, jaw-dropping physical accomplishments human beings have ever achieved. Longest Run: In 2015 a then-53-year-old American chap by the name
THORZT Dehydration Case Study: CITIC Pacific Mining
Employer: CITIC Pacific Mining Location: Pilbarra region Average Max Summer Temperatures: Exceeding 35°C Home of Australia’s hottest day: 50.5°C Source: WA Department of Agriculture CASE
THORZT helps athletes perform their best
THORZT has gained some new fans after handing out 16,000 icy poles and 10,000 cups of electrolyte fluid at the 2018 Mt Isa Rodeo, including
Use your trade working in Antarctica
Casey station electrician, Steve Hankins, throwing boiling water into -25 degree air. Image: Stuart Griggs Tradies in Antarctica work in temperatures as low as -30C,
