Heat Awareness Information
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HEAT AWARENESS
Portacool portable evaporative coolers are designed to provide comfort to any hot area. Our products are designed
with safety, productivity, sustainability and total cost of ownership in mind. Portacool portable evaporative coolers
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AWARENESS
1. Be aware of temperatures >90°F
Use caution when engaging in strenuous activity during
extreme heat. It can do more harm than good.
2. Acclimatization is key
Allow time for the body to adapt to high-heat, high-humidity
environments.
3. Choose weather-smart attire
Opt for loose-tting clothing made from lightweight materials
and lighter colors. This type of clothing will be more
comfortable when you sweat, and lighter colors reect heat
more efciently.
Safety is more than a state of mind or philosophical approach – safety is a
responsibility that businesses have to each of their employees. The goal is for each
worker to return home safely at the end of the workday.
According to the National Weather Service, heat is the weather event that produces
the greatest number of fatalities (ahead of ooding and tornado) each year.
4. Stay hydrated
It is crucial for water to be accessible at all times during high
temperatures. Do not wait until you feel thirsty.
5. Schedule rest breaks
Scheduling breaks allows your body to cool down and reduce
the possibility of over heating.
6. Implement a buddy system
By monitoring one another for signs and symptoms of heat
related illnesses, you can prevent serious injuries before
they occur. Training in this area to identify the symptoms is
worthwhile.
PERFORMANCE
Productivity is a crucial word in today’s business climate. It can be a contributing
factor to a company’s success or failure. A cool working environment isn’t an
extravagance. It is a key component to combating the toll heat takes on worker
productivity.
STUDIES SHOW THAT
WHEN IN-PLANT TEMPS
RISE OVER 85°, OUTPUT
DROPS BY 18% AND
ACCURACY SUFFERS
FROM A 40% INCREASE
IN ERRORS.
Study for NASA. *Comfort Conditioning the Plant with Evaporative Cooling.* Plant Engineering pg.76 Joseph Marg and “Evaporative Air
Conditioning Handbook.” John Walt, PE and Will Brown PE 3rd edition pg 201.