Heatstroke measures for the construction industry: Utilizing disaster prevention boards and business chat!

On Tuesday, April 22, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the three-month forecast for May to July. In response, a dedicated meteorologist from Sysmet Co., Ltd. has summarized the content of the three-month forecast in an easy-to-understand manner. This time, we will particularly focus on the average temperature and precipitation. We will continue to provide useful information related to the weather. *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

Thank you for always reading. This time, we will deliver an article related to heatstroke. In the previous article, we explained the heat index (WBGT) as an indicator to measure the risk of heatstroke. WBGT is an index that quantifies the risk of heatstroke based on "temperature," "humidity," and "radiant heat." However, the factors contributing to heatstroke are not limited to the outdoor environment. The work being performed at that time and the clothing worn also significantly affect the risk of heatstroke. Therefore, to prevent heatstroke, it is necessary to consider two factors: "correction based on clothing combinations" and "WBGT standard values according to physical work intensity." In this article, we will introduce these two aspects. *For more details, please visit our company website.

Thank you for always watching. According to the one-month forecast announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency on July 29, there is a high probability that temperatures will be higher than average nationwide this year. In some regions, forecasts predict maximum temperatures exceeding 40°C, which could lead to unprecedented heat. In your company as well, the risk of heatstroke is increasing like never before, and I believe you are taking great care in implementing measures for outdoor work. However, in addition to daily operations, monitoring the WBGT (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature) and sharing information with all stakeholders requires considerable effort. That’s why I would like to introduce this feature! The disaster prevention system ZEROSAI provided by Sysmet supports smooth information sharing by automatically notifying heatstroke information through integration with business chat*! *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.