WHAT IS HEAT STRESS?
Heat stress is a condition that occurs when the body is unable to regulate its internal temperature and cool itself through sweating. Heat stress shows many symptoms and encompasses several heat-induced illnesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rashes. These conditions are more likely to occur during hot summer months but may affect workers and athletes in various climates and conditions year-round. The most common composite measurement used to determine appropriate exposure to heat stress conditions is Wet Bulb Globe Temperature or "WBGT."
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Pioneering study reveals heat stress risks for construction workers
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A groundbreaking study led by Exercise Science Professor Fabiano Amorim from the College of Education & Human Sciences has shed light on the severe risks of heat stress faced by construction workers.
Amorim and his team, which included Jonathan Specht, a Ph.D. student from UNM, and collaborators from Indiana University and La Isla Network, ... -
Florida Legislature Faces Backlash for Banning Heat Safety Measures
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In a contentious move, the Florida Legislature has passed a bill barring local jurisdictions from requiring employers to implement heat safety measures like providing access to water, rest, and shade.
This has incited outrage among safety advocates, including the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH), condemning the... -
While lawmakers haggled over the cost of safety, young athletes died across the US
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The Louisville Courier Journal's investigation into the deaths of young athletes in the U.S. reveals a distressing pattern of legislative and administrative inaction, notably in Kentucky where Max Gilpin's 2008 heatstroke death highlighted the issue. His story, and those of other young athletes across the United States, highlights a critical issue ...