The Ideal Monitors to Comply with the OSHA NEP for Heat Stress
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The Ideal Monitors to Comply with the OSHA NEP for Heat Stress
The LSI Heat Shield is a compact and rugged heat stress monitoring system designed for occupational health and safety professionals. It provides a comprehensive solution for:
Key Features:
- WBGT measurement for comprehensive heat stress assessment
- Real-time data display (WBGT, Heat Index, Humidex)
- Indoor & outdoor monitoring capabilities
- Data logging and reporting software included
- Compact, rugged, and user-friendly design
- Long battery life (up to 400 hours)
- Choice of 2-inch or 6-inch globe
April 12, 2022
OSHA announces first ever National Emphasis Program (NEP) to protect workers from indoor and outdoor heat hazards.
WASHINGTON – For the first time, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a National Emphasis Program to protect millions of workers from heat illness and injuries. Through the program, OSHA will conduct heat-related workplace inspections before workers suffer completely preventable injuries, illnesses or, even worse, fatalities.
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Base Modules |
Satellite Modules |
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Instrument Comparison |
ELR610M 2″ Globe |
ELR615M 6″ Globe |
ELR610S 2″ Globe |
ELR615S 6″ Globe |
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Wet bulb temperature sensor |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Radiant temperature sensor |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Dry temperature sensor (including radiant shield) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Anemometer. Indoor use (optional) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Air velocity / Air flow |
O |
O |
– |
– |
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Measurement Capabilities |
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WBGT (indoor) index |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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WBGT (outdoor) index |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Heat index / HUMIDEX |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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PMV-PPD |
Y* |
Y* |
Y* |
Y* |
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Predicted Heat Strain (PHS) |
Y* |
Y* |
Y* |
Y* |
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Insulation Required (IREQ) |
Y* |
Y* |
Y* |
Y* |
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Duration Limit of the Exposure (Dlim) |
Y* |
Y* |
Y* |
Y* |
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Temperature reading: Celsius or Fahrenheit |
Y |
Y |
– |
– |
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Data logging intervals |
1-min |
1-min |
1-min |
1-min |
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Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian |
Y |
Y |
– |
– |
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Measures stay times viewable in computer software |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Head-Torso-Ankle Weighted Average WBGT (Requires satellite modules) |
Y |
Y |
– |
– |
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Sensors |
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Wet bulb temperature sensor |
Range: -20 – 60°C. Accuracy: +/- 0.3°C |
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Radiant temperature sensor (Globe) |
Range: -20 – 60°C. Accuracy: +/- 0.3°C |
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Dry temperature sensor (including radiant shield) |
Range: -20 – 60°C. Accuracy: +/- 0.8°C, +/- 0.4 °C (10-40°C) |
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Anemometer. Indoor use (optional) |
Range: 0.01 – 20 m/s. Accuracy: +/- 10 cm/s (0,5 ? 1,5 m/s) 4% (>1,5 m/s) |
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Anemometer. Outdoor use (optional) |
Range: 0 – 75 m/s. Accuracy: 2,5% |
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WBGT (indoor) index |
According to ISO7243 |
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WBGT (outdoor) index |
For up to 3 locations simultaneously (Requires Satellite units) |
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Head-Torso-Ankle Weighted Average WBGT |
According to ISO7243 (Requires Satellite units) |
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Heat index |
According to 1990 National Weather Service (NWS) Technical Attachment (SR 90-23) |
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Humidex |
According to J.M. Masterton and F.A. Richardson of Canada’s Atmospheric Environment Service equation (1979) |
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PMV-PPD** |
According to ISO7730 |
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Predicted Heat Strain (PHS)** |
According to ISO7933 |
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Insulation Required (IREQ), Duration Limit of the exposure (Dlim)** |
According to ISO11079 |
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Instrument |
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Acquisition rate |
1 sec – 12hrs |
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Compatibility |
HS Manager (included), Gidas TEA (optional) |
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Power supply |
8 – 14 Vdc |
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Battery |
2 A (4.2 V) Lithium rechargeable |
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Battery life |
Standby: 9 months, Radio OFF: 400 hrs, Radio ON: 24 hrs |
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Environmental limits |
-20 – 60 °C |
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Protection |
IP 54 |
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Standards / Approvals |
CE Mark |
Webinar topics presented and discussed:
FEATURED CO-HOSTS:
Aaron Apostolico, CIH, CSP, CIEC
Sensidyne
Product Line Manager
Dr. Stephanie Lynch
OHD
Senior Technology & Research Manager