Strategic Focus: Digital Tools To Protect Workers From Heat-Related Stress

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Executive Summary

With climate change causing a rise in global temperatures, the risks of heat stress for workers are escalating, necessitating more proactive heat stress management strategies by businesses. Traditional methods of managing heat stress are now being augmented with innovative digital solutions. This report highlights various digital tools designed to help firms mitigate heat-related risks and enhance safety and efficiency in the workplace. By harnessing these digital tools, organizations can not only enhance safety and operational efficiency, but also ensure regulatory compliance, prevent heat-related illnesses and boost overall productivity in warm working conditions.
Harnessing digital tools to counter the silent threat of rising temperatures on worker health and safety
Metabolic, environmental and machinery-generated heat contribute to workplace heat exposure
The multifaceted impact of heat-related stress on worker health and productivity
Diverse digital tools to support heat stress management
Figure 1. Three key areas of heat-related risks
Figure 2. Four categories of digital tools for heat stress management

About the Authors

April Choy

April Choy

Analyst

April is an Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in EHS&Q software and emerging technologies. She helps organizations navigate complex technology decisions, providing insigh…

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Bill Pennington

Bill Pennington

VP Research

Bill is VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads analysis on the evolving and interconnected landscapes of EHS, quality, AI and enterprise risk management. His research helps …

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