Author: Jackie Fitzpatrick
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Waterless WBGT with Measured Wind: A Simpler, More Reliable Approach to Heat Stress Monitoring
Heat stress monitoring is becoming increasingly important across industries such as construction, manufacturing, athletics, and occupational safety. Many organizations rely on Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) to determine when conditions may become unsafe for workers or athletes.
But how WBGT is measured can significantly affect the ...
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Which 2026 World Cup Host Cities Face the Highest Heat Risk?
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup ™ fast approaching, heat and climate conditions are becoming a major part of the conversation, especially in outdoor venues across North America. While FIFA's universal hydration breaks help mitigate short-term heat strain, understanding regional heat risk is essential for players, staff, and spectators alike.
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Heat Index Monitoring for Worker Safety
As heat-related illnesses continue to rise across occupational environments, the need for accurate, on-site, defensible heat monitoring has never been greater. Heat safety programs increasingly depend on real-world environmental data—not estimates from nearby weather stations or mobile apps—to guide decisions that protect people from heat ...
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Your First Time Using the Kestrel 5400: What to Know & What to Do
When it comes to heat safety, accuracy matters most. The Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker with LiNK provides reliable, on-site Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) measurements exactly where people work or play. Built-in guidelines, customizable alerts, and data logging so you can make informed, confident, and trackable decisions. Here's how to get ...
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FIFA’s Hydration Break Rule Explained: What It Means for the 2026 World Cup
As temperatures rise across summer host cities, heat stress has become one of the most discussed topics ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. In response, FIFA has introduced a new hydration break policy designed to protect players.
What the New FIFA Hydration Break Policy Actually Says
On December 7, 2025, FIFA confirmed that:
“Three-...
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What Are the 2026 OSHA Safety Rules for Heat Stress?
What Businesses Need to Follow These Safety Rules?
Understanding Written Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Plans (HIIPP)
What Are Environmental Heat Triggers
Business Heat Acclimatization Requirements
OSHA Required Water, Shade, and Rest Breaks
Monitoring and Observation Requirements...
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What Is an Anemometer and What Does It Measure?
An anemometer is a specialized instrument used to measure wind speed. While many people associate it with weather stations or meteorologists, anemometers are used across a wide range of industries and environments, from agriculture and aviation to firefighting, construction, and military operations. Understanding what an anemometer is and how it ...
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What Is the Dew Point and How Is It Calculated?
The dew point is a critical weather measurement used in meteorology, environmental safety, industrial operations, and even everyday comfort forecasting. While often mentioned in weather reports, the dew point is frequently misunderstood. It plays a central role in assessing humidity, determining potential for precipitation or fog, and understanding...
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How Team Fastrax Uses Kestrel Instruments to Measure Weather Before Their Jumps
When you're jumping out of a plane at 12,000 feet, the last thing you want to do is guess what the weather is doing. For Team Fastrax, one of America's most respected professional skydiving performance teams, understanding wind, temperature, and microclimate conditions at every level of descent isn't optional; it's essential. With over 300 ...
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How Avalanche Rescuers Use Kestrel Weather Meters To Keep Slopes Safe
When snow-covered mountains turn dangerous, avalanche rescue teams are the first line of defense between disaster and survival. Their work is precise, fast-paced, and life-saving. But what many people don't realize is that one of their most important tools doesn't involve skis, dogs, or shovels. It's a compact weather meter designed to deliver ...
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Recent Posts
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Waterless WBGT with Measured Wind: A Simpler, More Reliable Approach to Heat Stress Monitoring
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Which 2026 World Cup Host Cities Face the Highest Heat Risk?
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Heat Index Monitoring for Worker Safety
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Your First Time Using the Kestrel 5400: What to Know & What to Do
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FIFA’s Hydration Break Rule Explained: What It Means for the 2026 World Cup