What are heat stress meters?

Heat stress meters are also known as heat index meters. They are advanced technology that measures and analyses various factors in order to assess the risk of heat stress. These factors include air temperature, relative humidity, the radiant heat from sunlight and other heat sources, and air movement.

The danger of heat stress is obvious, certainly in industrial situations. Heat stress not only leads to reduced productivity, but also to health problems that can in turn result in life-threatening situations. In short, reason enough to buy a heat stress meter when the situation calls for it. Heat stress occurs in particular when working in industrial installations and storage tanks and in confined spaces exposed to the sun. The risk of heat stress is increased further because employees have to do their work in protective, close-fitting clothing and often with breathing air protection. But in factory halls too, heat stress can lead to hyperthermia, sunstroke, headaches, loss of concentration and accidents. 

At BaSystemen you will find a heat stress meter that measures heat stress according to the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT). This is a method in which the 4 main factors contributing to heat stress are measured, in accordance with ISO7243. The heat stress meter helps you to assess the risks and take preventive measures. Thanks to its ease of use and accuracy, the LSI Heat Shield WBGT heat stress meter is a popular choice if you want to buy a heat stress meter. 

Is this heat stress meter not suitable for your specific situation? Then contact our product experts, they will be happy to help!