The Single Temperature Stop-Work Challenge.

In the Brisbane Coroner’s Court in 2016, following the investigation of a heat stress related fatality, included in the Coroner’s recommendation was the following: “I recommend that any future industry-wide … Continue Reading →

Heat Related Injuries Research Survey

Currently the University of Adelaide is heading up a research project looking into heat related injuries in industry. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council and is being … Continue Reading →

Myth busting in heat stress.

There are many theories discussed in heat stress, some are based on fact but others are not. They often result in debate and varied opinion. Here we review five often … Continue Reading →

The Predicted Heat Strain Mobile Application: It’s here and it’s FREE!

The University of Queensland project to develop a mobile phone application based on ISO 7933 Predicted Heat Strain is  complete. Rational heat stress indices have been shown to provide a … Continue Reading →

Heat Stress & Personal Cooling Devices – Neck Collars

Ever wondered how effective those neck cooler ties are? They have evolved a long way from workers on construction sites with a wet handkerchief draped around their necks. I can … Continue Reading →

Managing the Heat in Sport

            Some time ago I posted a blog relating to the soccer World Cup series proposed in Qatar in 2022 and the potential heat issues … Continue Reading →

Heat Stress: Sometimes more detailed training material is needed.

            In a recent blog I mentioned that you should avoid death by PowerPoint when presenting information relating to heat stress. However there are occasions … Continue Reading →

Heat Stress and Alcohol; not a good combination.

Sit in on a workplace presentation relating to managing heat stress you are likely to encounter some comment regarding the negative effects of alcohol. The irony is that how often … Continue Reading →