【Civil Engineering and Construction Heat Stroke Measures】Sharing the heat index WBGT via business chat

On June 24th (Tuesday), the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the three-month forecast from July to September. In response, a dedicated meteorologist from Sysmet Co., Ltd. has summarized the contents of the three-month forecast in an easy-to-understand manner. This time, we will convey two points: 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.

In light of the recent increase in heatstroke-related fatalities due to extreme heat, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has announced that it will amend the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, which will take effect on June 1, 2025. This article provides a brief overview of "what measures will be necessary." Table of Contents 1. The Importance of Initial Response 2. Measures to be Taken by Employers (1) Establishment of a System (2) Creation of Implementation Procedures (3) Awareness Raising Among Stakeholders 3. Efficient Heatstroke Measures Using Chat Tools and Centralized Management Tools *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

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 contents 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 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's website.*