Aiming for zero heat stroke! Creating a safe environment with a WBGT monitoring system

Have you ever heard of the term WBGT?
WBGT is an index of heat that takes into consideration factors such as temperature, humidity, and solar radiation in an integrated manner.
Using this index makes it possible to evaluate and prevent the risk of heatstroke.

In the face of ever-increasingly hot and humid environments, a proper understanding and monitoring of WBGT is important to ensure safety in the work environment and in sporting activities.
Systems are currently being provided to address this need.
Heatstroke prevention information site (Ministry of the Environment)

(Article updated: 2024.12.27)

What is WBGT?

WBGT, also known as the "heat index," is a useful indicator that accurately represents how hot our bodies actually feel.
It is calculated by combining various factors related to heat, such as temperature, humidity, heat from the sun, and heat from the surrounding area.

For example, if this number falls between 25 and 28 degrees, it's a sign to be careful.
If the temperature exceeds 28 degrees and reaches 31 degrees, a warning will be issued saying "It is extremely dangerous!"​
The higher this number, the safer it is to limit sports and outdoor activities.

By the way, this summer (2024) was a record hot one, with temperatures exceeding the dangerous level of 31 degrees for 18 days across the country.
This was the hottest temperature recorded since private research institutes began keeping records.
Heat protection is really important.

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