THORZT Catalogue 2021 - Flipbook - Page 5
THORZT
STAGES
OF
DEHYDRATION
Dehydration adversely affects
work productivity, safety and
morale.(1) Loss of fluids can
affect cognitive abilities, reduce
performance and slow reaction
times. (2,3,4) This can lead to
reduced output and careless
work practices which may
contribute to serious accidents in
the workplace.
1%
DEHYDRATION
It only takes 1% of dehydration to result
in lowered productivity! (9, 4)
2%
At 2% dehydration, heart rate increases by
8 beats per minute (bpm) which increases
perception of effort and reduces body
performance by up to 30%. (2, 9)
3%
DEHYDRATION
At 3% dehydration, heart rate increases
by 12bpm and performance is reduced
by 25-50%. Reaction time is also slowed
to levels similar to that of having a
0.08 Blood Alcohol Content
(0.03 above the legal driving limit). (4,9)
T H O R Z T. C O M | A U : 1 8 0 0 8 4 6 7 9 8 | N Z : 0 8 0 0 8 4 6 7 9 8
STAGES OF DEHYDRATION
DEHYDRATION
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