Heat App Surpasses 100k Downloads
With summer heat beating down on many parts of the country, outdoor workers face increased risk of heat illness, which affects thousands each year. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration in 2011 developed a smartphone application aimed squarely at keeping those workers safe – the OSHA Heat Safety Tool. Available in English and Spanish on Android and iPhone platforms, the app recently surpassed 100,000 downloads. The app enables workers and supervisors to calculate the heat index for their worksite and, based on the heat index, displays a risk level to outdoor workers. Then, with a simple "click," users can get reminders about protective measures to take at that risk level to avoid heat-related illness. Beat the heat with three simple words: water, rest, and shade.
• Download the Heat App
• Learn About Working Safely in the Heat