The Boston Marathon is known for its challenging course and unpredictable spring weather. From cool starts to warmer midday conditions, race day can shift quickly, making heat stress monitoring a critical part of athlete safety.
Understanding Race Day Heat Conditions
Air temperature is only one part of the equation. During endurance events like...
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Everything Texas Athletic Programs Must Have in Place Before August 1, 2026
Who this is for: Athletic directors, head coaches, athletic trainers, and band directors at any Texas UIL member school conducting outdoor athletic or marching band activities. If you have athletes outside in August, this checklist applies to your...
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Which Applies to Your Texas School - and Why It Changes Everything About Your August Practices
Quick answer: Texas UIL schools are divided into two WBGT classes based on campus location. Class 2 (West Texas and the Panhandle) begins required activity modifications at WBGT ≥ 79.7°F. Class 3 (Central, East, and South Texas) begins...
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Heat safety involves a specific vocabulary that mixes meteorology and occupational health - terms like WBGT, heat index, dew point, heat advisory, and heat dome all describe different things and shouldn't be used interchangeably. WBGT measures actual heat stress on the body using temperature, humidity, radiant heat, and wind; heat index estimates ...
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off this week to enormous fanfare - and an immediate reminder that summer soccer in North America comes at a cost. On opening day in Texas, more than 100 fans were treated for heat-related illness at a fan festival before a single whistle had blown.[1] Weather warnings blanketed the opening weekend,[2] with Dallas ...
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A brief guide to wet bulb globe temperature and complete list of every state and their stance on its usage in place of heat index for heatstroke prevention in athletes.
On July 31st, 2001, in Mankato, Minnesota, heat sweltered around a group of Vikings Football players as they conducted their preseason trainings. One athlete, in particular, ...
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Effective April 10, 2026 | Directive CPL 03-00-024
OSHA's National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat-related hazards was fully revised and relaunched on April 10, 2026, replacing the original 2022 directive for a new five-year enforcement term. This isn't a paperwork update - it expands which industries are targeted, raises documentation expectations...
Read more...
As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues enforcement of its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat, one expectation is becoming clear:
Employers must be able to accurately monitor heat stress conditions and act on that data.
But what does effective heat stress monitoring actually look like in the field?
This guide ...
Read more...
Hydration breaks are now guaranteed at every match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.
It’s a clear step forward for player welfare.
But it raises an important question:
Is three minutes enough to reduce heat stress in high-heat conditions?
What Hydration Breaks Actually Do
Hydration breaks are designed to give players a short window to...
Read more...
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 ...
Read more...
The Boston Marathon is known for its challenging course and unpredictable spring weather. From cool starts to warmer midday conditions, race day can shift quickly, making heat stress monitoring a critical part of athlete safety.
Understanding Race Day Heat Conditions
Air temperature is only one part of the equation. During endurance events like...
Read more...
Everything Texas Athletic Programs Must Have in Place Before August 1, 2026
Who this is for: Athletic directors, head coaches, athletic trainers, and band directors at any Texas UIL member school conducting outdoor athletic or marching band activities. If you have athletes outside in August, this checklist applies to your...
Read more...
Which Applies to Your Texas School - and Why It Changes Everything About Your August Practices
Quick answer: Texas UIL schools are divided into two WBGT classes based on campus location. Class 2 (West Texas and the Panhandle) begins required activity modifications at WBGT ≥ 79.7°F. Class 3 (Central, East, and South Texas) begins...
Read more...
Heat safety involves a specific vocabulary that mixes meteorology and occupational health - terms like WBGT, heat index, dew point, heat advisory, and heat dome all describe different things and shouldn't be used interchangeably. WBGT measures actual heat stress on the body using temperature, humidity, radiant heat, and wind; heat index estimates ...
Read more...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off this week to enormous fanfare - and an immediate reminder that summer soccer in North America comes at a cost. On opening day in Texas, more than 100 fans were treated for heat-related illness at a fan festival before a single whistle had blown.[1] Weather warnings blanketed the opening weekend,[2] with Dallas ...
Read more...
A brief guide to wet bulb globe temperature and complete list of every state and their stance on its usage in place of heat index for heatstroke prevention in athletes.
On July 31st, 2001, in Mankato, Minnesota, heat sweltered around a group of Vikings Football players as they conducted their preseason trainings. One athlete, in particular, ...
Read more...
Effective April 10, 2026 | Directive CPL 03-00-024
OSHA's National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat-related hazards was fully revised and relaunched on April 10, 2026, replacing the original 2022 directive for a new five-year enforcement term. This isn't a paperwork update - it expands which industries are targeted, raises documentation expectations...
Read more...
As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues enforcement of its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat, one expectation is becoming clear:
Employers must be able to accurately monitor heat stress conditions and act on that data.
But what does effective heat stress monitoring actually look like in the field?
This guide ...
Read more...
Hydration breaks are now guaranteed at every match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.
It’s a clear step forward for player welfare.
But it raises an important question:
Is three minutes enough to reduce heat stress in high-heat conditions?
What Hydration Breaks Actually Do
Hydration breaks are designed to give players a short window to...
Read more...
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 ...
Read more...
