Wet Bulb Globe Temperature for Worker Health and Safety
Worker health and safety are of prime concern when you manage a facility for the 7,000 people who work at the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC). According to its website, “The KCNSC is a LEED Gold, multi-mission facility using the latest technologies and innovations in engineering, manufacturing and sourcing to fulfill our core mission: ensure the safety, security and reliability of our nation’s nuclear deterrent.” The facility is managed by Honeywell , a long-time customer of Columbia Weather Systems. According to their Worker Safety and Health Program, weather monitoring is key in several areas of hazard identification, assessment, and emergency response. One example is firearms training. Footing stability can be impaired by precipitation in any form. Additionally, heat stress assessment is critical during high temperatures. Action level is based on a temperature of 85 degrees Fahrenheit/29 degrees Celsius, and one or more of the following conditions: direct solar/ra...