Articles Tagged with ''heat stress''

With the summer months just around the corner and global temperatures continuing to rise, heat stress should be on the top of all employers’ minds.

Is global warming causing more heat-related illnesses in the workforce today or are work-related tasks and personal protective clothing causing more heat-related illnesses?

Moisture management, wicking, sweat-fighting, high performance, breathable…these are all terms that are becoming more well-known beyond just the typical sports industry.

The Steele Cooling Vest is a proven solution to heat stress.

Casella’s Microtherm® heat stress monitor is a simple-to-use, handheld device that displays in real-time the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) index, the internationally recognized method of calculating heat stress.

The Sweat GUTR® sweatband and hard hat accessory are the ultimate sweatband solutions.

The CarbonX® Aluminized Fleece by Chapman Innovations was named a finalist in the 10th Annual Utah Innovation Awards, presented by Stoel Rives LLP and the Utah Technology Council.

The effects of heat stress range from simple discomfort to life-threatening illnesses such as heat stroke. Aside from the environmental factors (such as temperature, humidity, air movement, and radiant heat), the person’s work regimen and clothing requirements are also factors that determine the risk of heat strain.

As extreme heat advisories continue to roll in, you need to be especially cautious if you’re work keeps you out in the sun.