OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool

Name: OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool
Rating: 2.93701 (127 reviews)

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OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool

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User Reviews for OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool

App is worth downloading

The app is great. Need to understand that the heat index is measured in shade with a light wind and may not be exact according to where someone is working. If in direct sunlight it will be 10-15 degrees hotter potentially. A good tool to generally understand the heat index and begin safety precautions. Wish it forecasted out a week.

banthonyc, Jul 03, 2019

Don’t use

The app doesn’t actually adjust throughout the day to what the actual temperature and humidity is, just what the forecast was. Right now, it says it’s 86 with a heat index of 92. But some showers that weren’t forecasted came through this morning and the temperature at the moment is actually only 80. So while it was forecasted to be 86 right now, it’s only 80 and the app says it’s currently 86 out. This can be incredibly dangerous if people are relying on this app and the temperature or humidity ends up being higher than originally forecasted. Do not rely on this app at all, basically just use it as a heat index calculator

Dhshhdd, Jul 05, 2020

Does not work at all

How is this OSHA approved, when it can’t even stay open on my cellphone?I had just downloaded it and went through the tutorial panels… just for it to close the app and go back to my Home Screen.I tried reopening it several times… just to have it constantly close down again within— Not even a second!I saw the low stars and thought I’d give it a try despite the reviews.Shame on me to ignore other people’s warnings.Such a shame for a truly helpful idea of an app.

Gileon Teor, Jul 27, 2022

Awesome but could be better

This app it awesome but I won’t give 5 stars. Because it should give you notifications of warnings or have a alarm of high heat index to tell you you need to get inside.

Huntress101, May 29, 2018

Not very useful

Actual local readings would be better for heat index monitoring. The only alerts it provides are timers. Every smart phone already has this functionality, so it’s redundant. If the app provided push alerts when heat index exceed a given level, it would provide some value.

IanMcClain, Sep 06, 2020

Good overall but needs a few tweaks

It works well. A previous review had an issue with the weather data not matching weather apps, but that is easily edited onscreen so it isn't an issue to me.I do wish you could input geocoordinates, for the location. This is an issue for me and my workers because we work in somewhat remote locations. Maybe in the next release

Jigs-n-fixtures, Jun 28, 2017

Used to work

How can it be 77 but feel like 78 with 86% humidity??? Weather app says it feels like 87 which is a lot closer to accurate. I’d expect a lot better from something claiming to be OSHA. For the time being, use a weather app to get your temps for safe working

Juan Hungman, Jul 29, 2020

Doesn’t work anymore.

App worked great until a couple days ago. Doesn’t display any data. Constantly asks to refresh but the fails to do so. Maybe an update is needed?

Kotsuei, Jul 09, 2020

Helps has Alarm which is great

Need to be updated, when in danger it should read on same page when working outside in direct sunlight breaks should be rotated ever XYZ minutes, drink xyz liquid and shade.Also there should be the OSHA rule on the app. Reminders to everyone what happens if you have heat stroke or exhaustion. The part not talked about is after recovery, how you can no longer take the heat as you did. How this illness does XYZ to the body .Many do not know, and until educated wont. Unfortunately we can’t rely on all companies having the training resources. So at a minimum OSHA should add training to app., this I can promise will save a life and a few from getting the illness. That’s all you need is one to make this app pay itself off and 5 star rating.ChrisSouth Carolina

Lee OnAWhim, Jul 13, 2023

Great App BUT Needs Spanish

Great app overall. It just needs to have the option of switching it to Spanish mode. Or better yet make a separate Spanish one for FLC contractors and supervisors. That would be deeply appreciated. Thanks

MarroKing, Mar 26, 2018

Description

Take precautions against outdoor heat while at work with the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool. Featuring real-time heat index and hourly forecasts, specific to your location, as well as occupational safety and health recommendations from OSHA and NIOSH. The OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool is a useful resource for planning outdoor work activities based on how hot it feels throughout the day.

The OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool features: • A visual indicator of the current heat index and associated risk levels specific to your current geographical location • Precautionary recommendations specific to heat index-associated risk levels • An interactive, hourly forecast of heat index values, risk level, and recommendations for planning outdoor work activities in advance • Editable location, temperature, and humidity controls for calculation of variable conditions • Signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses including: heat stroke, heat exhaustion, rhabdomyolysis, heat cramps, and heat rash • First aid information for heat-related illnesses Take steps to work safely in the heat. Download this valuable tool today!