Thermal Environments (Heat Stress)

Manage heat stress risks and safeguard worker wellbeing with our professional thermal environment monitoring services.

Prolonged or excessive heat exposure in the workplace can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke, reduced productivity, and increased risk of accidents. Employers have a legal duty under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and associated WHS Regulations to identify, assess, and control risks to health and safety—which includes those related to heat stress.

Our thermal monitoring services assess environmental conditions using validated methods such as:

• Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) monitoring, as recommended in ISO 7243 – Ergonomics of the thermal environment,
• Consideration of clothing and metabolic workload as per ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for heat stress, and
• Guidance from Safe Work Australia’s “Managing the Risks of Working in Heat” Code of Practice.

We provide real-time and/or shift-based thermal stress assessments, along with clear reporting and practical recommendations for control measures such as work-rest schedules, hydration protocols, engineering controls, and PPE use.

Whether you’re working in foundries, construction, agriculture, or confined spaces, our expert assessments help you create a safer, healthier, and compliant work environment.