Environmental Monitoring
Why should your employer monitor your worksite's environment?
Environmental monitoring is considered one of the most important heat mitigation strategies to protect you from the dangers of heat!
Your employers should implement environmental monitoring to reduce your risk of heat-related injuries and illnesses. Environmental monitoring helps employers determine how often you should rest during your workshift.
What's the Best Way to Monitor the Environment?
Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is considered the industry standard and most commonly used method for occupational health and decision making.
What does WBGT take into account?
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Wind speed
- Sun angle
- Solar radiation/cloud cover
How are the precautions decided once the WBGT is established?
Step 1: Find your category based on your location on the map to the right
Step 2: Find your WBGT based off your category on the chart to the right
Other Environment Factors that should be considered:
- Clothing
- Work Demands
- Environment
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