[For Civil Engineering and Construction Supervisors] Regarding the Heat Index (WBGT) and Physical Work Intensity

Supervised by Sysmet Co., Ltd. Weather Forecasters! A simple explanation of the Heat Index (WBGT) and physical work intensity!

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, stating that high temperature alone does not define "heat." 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 outside air. The work being performed at that time and the clothing being 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.

• Weather Survey

The exclusive meteorologist of Sysmet Co., Ltd. will provide easy-to-understand explanations of weather-related terms and the characteristics of weather for each season!

Thank you for always watching. This time, I would like to address the topic of heatstroke. Some of you may be thinking, "What? It's still spring, and we're talking about heatstroke?" However, considering that the number of heatstroke cases tends to increase around May, it's not too early to start preparing now. *For more details, please visit our company website.

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Measures for the mandatory implementation of heatstroke prevention at the workplace starting from June 1: Notification of heatstroke information via business chat.

In light of the recent increase in heatstroke-related deaths due to extreme heat, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has announced the revision of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, which will take effect on June 1, 2025. There are three measures that businesses should implement: 1. Establishing a system 2. Creating implementation procedures 3. Informing stakeholders Given the heightened risk of heatstroke that has not been seen before, your company is likely taking careful measures for outdoor work. However, in addition to daily operations, monitoring the heat index (WBGT) and sharing information with all stakeholders can be labor-intensive. This is where we would like to introduce a feature! The natural disaster prevention system ZEROSAI provided by Sysmet supports smooth information sharing by automatically notifying heatstroke information through integration with business chat tools! The compatible business chat tools are "LINEWORKS," "direct," "Wowtalk," and "Microsoft Teams." For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

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A disaster prevention panel that can centrally manage weather information at construction sites has released an email notification feature for "Special Heat Stroke Alert" and "Heat Stroke Alert."

Thank you for always utilizing the 【Disaster Prevention System ZEROSAI】 NETIS registration number QS-150021-VE. We have released a mail notification function for "Special Alert for Heat Stroke" and "Heat Stroke Alert" on the 【Disaster Prevention Board】, which allows for centralized management of various weather information at construction sites such as civil engineering and building construction. This function can also be integrated with business chat applications for notifications. The compatible business chats are LINE WORKS, direct, WowTalk, and Microsoft Teams. *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

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Are you struggling to explain "safety" to the client using just drawings? • The risks in blind spots are difficult to convey to the client through drawings alone. • Safety measures often become a target for cost reduction, making it hard to communicate their necessity. • There is a concern that the client might say, "It's more dangerous than I thought," after completion. Risks that are clear to design professionals are not easily understood intuitively by clients who are outside the field. This document is not just a simple explanation of sensor functions; it is a guide to visually explain "why sensors are necessary in those locations." It can be used directly as explanatory material for clients. Here are three key points for utilizing this document: 1. Visualization of Risks Blind spots during departure and contact risks within the site are illustrated clearly. 2. Clarification of Selection Criteria A comparison table outlines the differences between complex sensor types such as infrared, ultrasonic, and loop coils. 3. Diagram of System Configuration It illustrates not just the sensors alone, but how they are combined with rotating lights and control panels, providing practical assistance for electrical equipment design. Please make use of this to prevent "rework after completion" and "accident risks."

In facilities operating nurse call systems, we have made bed exit sensors wireless, allowing them to notify in conjunction with the nurse call system. By simply connecting the mat sensor "Foldable Thin Matt-kun," the body movement call "Ugo-kun," and the wheelchair body movement call "Ayumi-chan" to the transmitter HB-RS, you can make the bed exit sensor wireless. The infrared sensor "Just Place Pole-kun" has the transmitter HB-RS built-in. This helps prevent accidents caused by falls, slips, or wandering, contributing to the efficiency of medical operations. 【Features】 ○ Wireless conversion by simply connecting existing sensors to the transmitter HB-WSK. ○ Bed exit sensors notify wirelessly in conjunction with the nurse call system. ○ Up to 5 transmitters can be registered with one receiver. ○ The communication distance between the transmitter and receiver is approximately 10 meters. ◎ For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

We will introduce the implementation results of the sensor technology developed by the Hotron Group, which has been cultivated over more than half a century, through customer case studies. In addition to automatic door sensors, we also offer a wide range of vehicle detection sensors and nursing/care sensors. We have many implementation examples available, so please take a look at the case study page.

Full and empty management refers to the real-time display of parking availability and the management of efficient use of parking spaces. By utilizing Hotron's sensors, drivers can quickly discover available parking spaces, achieving efficient parking lot operations. ■ For large parking lots, the "floor management method" and "block management method," which focus on cost reduction, are recommended. Sensors are installed at regular intervals to count the number of vehicles passing through. This method offers the advantage of easy installation and low costs. 【Target Products】 - Vehicle Count Sensor CCS2 - Ultrasonic Sensor HM-UX2/UW2 ■ For smaller scale operations, the "space management method," which installs sensors in each parking space to display availability with high accuracy, is recommended. By ensuring accurate full and empty displays, it helps prevent unnecessary entry of new vehicles and enables safe parking lot operations. 【Target Products】 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-UX2/UW2 - Occupancy/Pass Detection Sensor HM-LC6 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-LC7/LC7-FLS - Occupancy/Pass Detection Sensor HM-S6 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-S8

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