Some regions of the country are experiencing cooler nights, signaling the beginning of fall, but many regions in the US are still suffering from excessive heat and a dangerous heat index. (read more on OSHA website) In these hot spots, the need for workplace heat awareness is still critical.  Additionally, there are many work environments that are perpetually dangerous due to excessive heat which is created by equipment or work processes. Some of these dangerous environments include foundries, mills, wood product industries, concrete plants, food packaging enterprises, and others.

For employers, on-the-job injuries due to heat illness are every bit as significant as an injury caused by carelessness, faulty equipment, or ignoring safety protocols.  Employees may file workman’s compensation claims, if they suffer from any of the harmful effects of heat illness, which include fatigue, headaches, impaired eyesight, nausea, confusion, dizziness, unconsciousness, or even death.

It’s not enough to just measure the temperature in a work zone. High temperatures, of course, are dangerous, but OSHA defines the real danger as the combined measurement of air temperature and humidity. This combined calculation is called the heat index and it is a very real threat to worker safety. The best way for employers to reduce their liability and to be sure their workers are safe, is to continuously monitor the heat index in every work zone. 

HeatAlert™ Monitoring Stations are the best way to monitor the heat index in any work zone.  These tools continuously measure the temperature and humidity, calculate the heat index, and displays an amber or red strobe light when the heat index reaches a moderately dangerous, or extremely dangerous level. All employees are made aware of the danger simultaneously, so they can implement their company’s heat mitigation policy. The HeatAlert™ Monitoring Station can even send an email to a supervisor advising them that the heat index has reached a dangerous level.

Protect workers and reduce liability by installing HeatAlert™ Monitoring Stations in every work zone.