Heat Stress Monitoring
Articles & Whitepapers
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What is Wet Bulb Globe Temperature?
If you’ve ever been outside on an extremely hot day, you’ve probably felt the impact of heat index-the combination of air temperature and humidity that makes you feel hotter than the temperature of the air itself. While this is a helpful indicator for getting a sense of general hot weather conditions, wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) tells a better story of the effect of heat stress ...
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How to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses & Death with WBGT Heat Stress Monitoring
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 ...
News
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New heat stress measure (TWL) to guide safety on worksites in Abu Dhabi
A recently introduced heat stress measure will be used more widely across the emirate of Abu Dhabi this summer, senior health officials announced in the capital. The measure, known as the Thermal Work Limit (TWL), gauges factors that affect the ...
Equipment & Solutions
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Area Waterless Wet Bulb Heat Stress Monitors
The QUESTemp° 44/46/48N utilizes a waterless wet bulb sensor designed for working environments where daily instrument upkeep is difficult. A high-quality humidity sensor and proprietary algorithm perform the calculation of the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) values, eliminating the hassle of daily wet bulb maintenance.
