Effective rehydration with water and electrolytes plays one of the most important roles in maintaining optimal performance required for fatigue and heat stress management. However, there is a trap! When the weather's scorching and you're feeling parched, it's tempting to chug a whole bottle of water in one go. Did you know this can hinder hydration and therefore your body's performance?

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Studies have shown that being as little as 3% dehydrated could be the same as being 0.08% blood alcohol content or like working while sleep deprived, when it comes to reaction time.

In the mining industry, we are regularly exposed to high-risk tasks and the margin for error is razor-thin—small impairments in physical or cognitive function resulting from dehydration, such as fatigue, delayed reactions, or lapses in focus, can have catastrophic consequences. Undertaking work while dehydrated is putting your safety (and others) at risk, increasing the chances of work-related incidents.

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Magnesium and calcium are two critical minerals responsible for muscle movement, working in partnership to ensure proper function. Calcium facilitates muscle contraction, while magnesium is essential for muscle relaxation. During physical exertion, especially in hot conditions, our bodies lose significant amounts of these minerals through sweat, resulting in deficiencies.

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