Heat Stress

  1. Your First Time Using the Kestrel 5400: What to Know & What to Do

    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 ... Read more...
  2. FIFA’s Hydration Break Rule Explained: What It Means for the 2026 World Cup

    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-... Read more...
  3. Arizona’s Heat Challenge: Protecting Workers in a Warming State

    Arizona’s Heat Challenge: Protecting Workers in a Warming State Arizona's extreme summer temperatures are more than an inconvenience - they are a serious occupational hazard. With annual average highs in Phoenix often exceeding 100°F and record-breaking heat waves becoming the norm, workers across industries face real and life-threatening risks. From construction crews under the desert sun to warehouse ... Read more...
  4. What Are the 2026 OSHA Safety Rules for Heat Stress?

    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... Read more...
  5. Real-World Evidence: Why WBGT Monitoring Is Essential for Occupational Heat Safety

    Real-World Evidence: Why WBGT Monitoring Is Essential for Occupational Heat Safety As heat exposure continues to rise across industrial workplaces, employers face increasing pressure to protect workers from heat-related illness while maintaining productivity. A large field study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, titled “Occupational Heat Stress: Multi-Country Observations and ... Read more...
  6. Inside the Heat Lab: Studying the Human Cost of Extreme Temperatures

    Inside the Heat Lab: Studying the Human Cost of Extreme Temperatures At the heart of the University of Connecticut's Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) is a state-of-the-art heat lab, pushing the boundaries of what is known about the human body under extreme heat stress. As global temperatures continue to climb and climate change accelerates, this lab is helping scientists, athletes, workers, and policymakers ... Read more...
  7. What Is The Difference Between Absolute Humidity and Relative Humidity

    What Is The Difference Between Absolute Humidity and Relative Humidity Humidity is a term you hear every day. It matters for comfort, health, and certain industrial processes. But there are different kinds of humidity. Two common ones are absolute humidity and relative humidity. They measure moisture in the air in very different ways. Understanding how they differ helps you interpret environmental data more ... Read more...
  8. Understanding the Heat Index Chart and Recommended Precautions for Each Level

    Understanding the Heat Index Chart and Recommended Precautions for Each Level How to Read the Chart, Interpret the Danger, and Respond Proactively in Hot Conditions As summer temperatures climb, the air can feel hotter than the number on the thermometer. That's because humidity plays a critical role in how our bodies experience heat. The heat index—also known as the “feels like” temperature—combines both air ... Read more...
  9. Keeping Performers Safe: Heat Stress Prevention in Drum Corps International

    Keeping Performers Safe: Heat Stress Prevention in Drum Corps International Taking the Temperature of the Future of Drum Corps Drum Corps International (DCI) isn't just a summer show—it's “marching music's major league,” where corps of talented young performers deliver precision-driven, athletic shows across the U.S. These performers are more than musicians, they're marching band athletes, navigating rigorous ... Read more...
  10. What is Heat Stress and How Can You Measure It?

    What is Heat Stress and How Can You Measure It? Heat stress is a significant concern across various industries, environments, and climates, particularly as global temperatures rise and extreme heat events become more frequent. From agriculture to construction to military operations and athletics, heat stress can impair physical performance, increase the risk of serious illness, and in severe... Read more...

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