Sponsored by Kenzen

Is Gatorade better than water to stay hydrated? What’s the best remedy for heat cramps? What medications or illnesses make people more susceptible to heat related injuries?

Are there certain technologies out there that can help me monitor my workers and keep them safe?

Join us as we answer these questions and more! This webinar will get you up to date on the latest research to keep your workers safe and maximize productivity in the heat. We will go into several key topics and highlight the things you absolutely need to know to effectively keep your workforce safe.

Topics include:

• Hydration
  • How much to drink? What to drink? Why does hydration matter?
• Work/Rest Schedules
  • How do I pick the right one? Are they one-size-fits all? When do my workers actually need to stop working? What core temperature is actually unsafe? What’s the benefit?
• How to spot workers susceptible to heat injury & illness
  • What medications or illnesses make someone more likely to suffer from heat injuries or illnesses? How do you know if your worker needs a break during the day? How can you assess their cumulative heat load?
• Worker clothing & protective gear
  • How do you know when clothing is the problem? Do ice vests work? What is the best clothing to maximize heat loss? What is microclimate?
• Assessing the environment
  • Do heat injuries only happen in the heat? When does relative humidity matter? What about altitude, cold, or indoor work? What is acclimatization?
• New technologies
  • How can I best monitor core temperature or other vital signs? What new tech can help me do that? What are the benefits? "

Speakers

Claude Robotham, Head of Product, Kenzen

Claude has more than 15 years of experience delivering software, hardware, Internet of Things, and cloud computing solutions for consumer, government, industrial and enterprise customers. He holds a doctorate in analytical sciences and is the head of product at Kenzen, where he brings a deep knowledge of end-to-end product delivery and customer experience.

Nicole Moyen, Vice President of Research and Development, Kenzen

Nicole obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in exercise physiology and holds a doctorate in biology from Stanford University. Her research over the past 10-plus years has focused on heat stress and hydration, and she has co-authored 25 peer-reviewed publications to date. Nicole is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and has worked with various individuals and groups to help them optimize their performance and safety in the field and at the jobsite, especially in the heat.

Dr. Cory Butts, Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science, Weber State University

Dr. Cory Butts is an assistant professor of exercise and sport science at Weber State University specializing in hydration and thermoregulation. He has more than 20 peer-reviewed publications, including the prevention and treatment of exertional heat illnesses as well as studying the impacts of hydration on health and functioning.

Moderator

Barry Bottino, Associate Editor, Safety+Health magazine

Barry covers worker safety for Safety+Health.