Everything's bigger in Texas—including the heat. As temperatures continue to soar during the state's long, hot seasons, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) has strengthened its stance on heat safety for student-athletes and marching band members. The 2025/2026 UIL Heat Stress Activity Guidelines emphasize the importance of monitoring ...
Read more...
As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup unfolds across hot U.S. cities like Charlotte, Cincinnati, Miami, and Nashville, extreme heat has emerged as a significant concern for athlete safety. In dynamic, humid conditions, the Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is proving to be the definitive metric for managing heat stress on-field, and that's where the ...
Read more...
Understanding Who’s Most at Risk—and Why Prevention Starts with Awareness
As climate trends shift and global temperatures rise, heat stress becomes a more prominent and dangerous workplace hazard across nearly every sector. While some industries—such as agriculture or construction — have long been aware of the risks tied to high ...
Read more...
The heat can be one of the toughest opponents for any athlete. Each year, thousands of athletes experience heat-related illnesses, some with life-threatening consequences. According to the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), heat illnesses like heat stroke and heat exhaustion are among the leading causes of death in sports. However, ...
Read more...
The Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker was recently featured in a CBS segment focused on exertional heat stress in athletics. The segment, which included a visit to Red Bank Regional High School, highlighted how coaches and trainers are using the Kestrel 5400 to protect athletes from the dangers of heat stress, a leading concern in sports, especially...
Read more...
On August 21, 2024, stakeholders, industry professionals, and thought leaders gathered in Philadelphia for the Advancing Worker Heat Safety Event - a collaborative effort between the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) and Nielsen-Kellerman. This event underscored the critical need for enhanced safety measures to protect workers from the dangers of heat...
Read more...
As a farmer, ensuring the well-being of your cattle is a top priority, especially during the hot summer months when heat stress can significantly impact their health and productivity. Implementing heat stress management strategies is crucial to maintaining a healthy herd and maximizing your farm's efficiency. Here are three essential tips to ...
Read more...
Critical Information for Safety Professionals and Industrial Hygienists
As safety professionals and Industrial Hygienists, your role in monitoring indoor and outdoor work sites is paramount to ensuring the well-being of employees who face heat-related hazards. It is crucial to understand the implications of worker heat stress-related illness and...
Read more...
Heat stress monitoring is an invaluable tool for saving lives. While at-risk demographics include young children or adults 65 or older, or anyone working or performing in hot conditions heat-related illness can happen to anyone - even athletes who in prime physical condition.
“Exertional Heat Stroke can happen at any time and in the absence ...
Read more...
As temperatures rise during the summer months, athletic trainers and coaches face the challenge of keeping athletes safe during practices and games. Heat-related illnesses can be dangerous and even deadly, and taking precautions to prevent them is essential. The Kestrel® Heat Stress Flag Kit enables athletics trainers to quickly and effectively ...
Read more...