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Heat Stress Indicators to Watch For During the Hot Summer Ahead

Humans can adapt to varying environments, but acclimatization to heat takes time. Smart PPEs monitor heat stress and indicators such as heart and sweat rate and activity levels.
By Michael Prewitt
May 26, 2021
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by Michael Prewitt
Michael Prewitt onboards companies and their employees to the Kenzen smart PPE heat prevention system.

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