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Updated · United States Army · Jul 9

OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool Delivers Real-Time Heat Index as Summer Temperatures Rise

Updated

Updated · United States Army · Jul 9

OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool Delivers Real-Time Heat Index as Summer Temperatures Rise

2 articles · Updated · United States Army · Jul 9

A free OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool app is being promoted at Fort Leonard Wood to help off-duty Soldiers, families and civilians gauge heat risk before outdoor activity.
Real-time heat index readings let users plan cooler workout times, shorten activity, add breaks and follow app guidance on water, clothing and shade.
Fort Leonard Wood units still rely on the Army’s Wet Bulb Globe Temperature index for training because it measures humidity, wind and solar radiation—not just air temperature—to set work-rest and hydration cycles.
Heat exhaustion signs include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea and cramps; suspected heat stroke—marked by confusion, slurred speech, unconsciousness or seizures—requires calling 911 and immediate cooling.
Commanders say heat injuries can disrupt training missions, making prevention tools and buddy-system monitoring important as summer conditions intensify.

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