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
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
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
A pioneer in heat stress research uses ingestible thermometers, physiological tests, among other solutions to propagate data. Australian thermal physiologist, Dr Matt Brearley has dedicated
Battling heat stress in the workplace can be through prevention or treatment, and there is only one way to achieve them – by cooling down
In Australia, there are numerous industries in which workers are required to work in hot conditions. Among the most common are mining, construction, and manufacturing.
THORZT is excited to launch the 2019 Complete Guide to Preventing Heat Stress, a detailed and up-to-date guide on the latest research and best practice
Drug and alcohol testing is commonplace on Australian mining and construction sites while companies are also increasingly introducing worker hydration testing as part of their
Headache, nausea, irritability, concentration problems, fatigue and other ailments are common symptoms of the hangover suffered by anyone who has had a few too many
An Olympian has described how being an industrial worker is highly demanding, physically challenging and in many ways similar to training for the Olympics. Having
