Foundries are a source of many hazards. There are hot work environments and the potential for burns or fires around furnaces and crucibles. Molten metals create fumes. Sand molding materials can create silica dust. Chipping, sandblasting, and grinding creates dust. Conveyors, crushers, and stamping machines pose a caught or being crushed hazard. Workers need proper work techniques, adequate ventilation, and personal protective equipment to stay safe on the job.

Health hazards for heat are both internal and external. Internal body temperature stressors include:

Heat rash - a rash on the skin in which infections may occur.

Heat Cramps- muscle spasms that can be painful.

Fainting - a collapse caused by pooling blood.

Heat exhaustion- fatigue accompanied by excessive sweating, nausea, headache, flushed skin, and other varying side effects.

Heat Stroke - mental confusion accompanied by an irregular heartbeat, skin discoloration, and convulsions, along with other varying side effects.

The KOS Wearable measures the biological precursors of heat illness and gives warning signals to the wearer. If the symptoms elevate or increase in frequency, the worker’s supervisor will be notified, in real-time, via a wireless signal. Knowing when and where an employee is at risk or requires immediate help, has been proven to dramatically reduce the severity of injuries and to save lives. 

Ongoing tracking, reports, and analytics will enable organizations to create better strategies and management plans for heat safety in the workplace. Save your company the costs of Heat Stress-related injuries and potential Workers Compensation costs

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