Hydration Testing Updates and News

We here at MX3 are pleased to announce our new partnership with the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)! Together through this partnership, we hope to spread awareness about heat stress safety and worker hydration health in the mining industry. In...

With the Formula 1 season well and truly underway and the Melbourne Grand Prix right around the corner, drivers and teams will be monitoring heat and hydration more than ever. The Qatar Grand Prix and Dangerous Heat Conditions Just last season at the Qatar Grand Prix,...

There's no question about it, the Australian Open is one of the most grueling tournaments on the tennis calendar. With a total of 128 players participating in the annual event, not only do they have to battle each other, but they also have to battle the conditions....

Mining operators in the US are required to report all accidents, injuries and illnesses to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). These reports must follow a specific template (MSHA Form 7000-1) detailing the nature of the incident, when and where it took...

MX3 is excited to announce the launch of our new Mobile App and Portal features! Measurement Sessions Measurement Sessions streamline the measurement process for groups of users who are routinely measured. You can use this tool to quickly identify users who still need...

MX3 is proud to announce our official partnership with the Gold Coast Titans for the 2022-2023 national rugby league (NRL) season.

What are the signs of dehydration in the workplace? When you're feeling dehydrated, it's important to know the signs so that you can take action and prevent any serious health problems. Some symptoms of dehydration in adults can include having a dry mouth,...

What is OSHA's new National Emphasis Program? National Emphasis Program (NEP) shows they are focused on preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses in a wide range of industries. The threat of heat-related injury and illness is serious, especially for workers...

Hydration is very important for older adults. Research has shown that dehydration is associated with an increased risk of accidents, such as falls, and other health conditions, such as urinary tract infections.  Current measures of hydration are inaccurate and/or...

Many companies and sports teams have relied on urine specific gravity (USG) spot-checks for identifying dehydrated workers or athletes. In this post we’ll highlight some research demonstrating how this approach can lead to many workers being incorrectly classified as...