--- title: goSafe Industrial Safety Blog | Heat Stress description: Heat Stress | Your safety is a serious topic. To us, it's everything. This blog is packed full of some serious topics. It's the culmination of knowledge and expertise we have gathered over the past 40+ years, and experience we continue to gain as we work with your local projects and national accounts! 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In the world of safety management, this phrase is often treated as a universal cure-all. However, on a jobsite where the heat index hits 100°F (38°C), that simple advice isn't just insufficient - it’s potentially dangerous. When physical exertion meets extreme thermal stress, hydration becomes a ... [Read More](https://blog.gosafe.com/beyond-the-water-jug-the-science-of-industrial-rehydration) 0 Comments [Click to read/write comments](https://blog.gosafe.com/beyond-the-water-jug-the-science-of-industrial-rehydration#comments-listing) Topics: [PPE](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/ppe), [Heat Stress](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/heat-stress), [OSHA Standards](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/osha-standards), [Seasonal PPE](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/seasonal-ppe) ## [Engineering the "Cool Zone": Tents, Fans, and Micro-Climates](https://blog.gosafe.com/engineering-the-cool-zone-tents-fans-and-micro-climates) Posted by [goSafe](https://blog.gosafe.com/author/gosafe) on Aug 13, 2026, 10:00:00 AM When ambient temperatures soar and the heat index hits triple digits, relying solely on personal protective equipment (PPE) like moisture-wicking shirts or cooling vests is no longer a viable strategy. There comes a point where you cannot simply dress for the weather; you have to physically re-engineer the ... [Read More](https://blog.gosafe.com/engineering-the-cool-zone-tents-fans-and-micro-climates) 0 Comments [Click to read/write comments](https://blog.gosafe.com/engineering-the-cool-zone-tents-fans-and-micro-climates#comments-listing) Topics: [PPE](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/ppe), [Heat Stress](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/heat-stress), [OSHA Standards](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/osha-standards), [ANSI/ISEA Standards](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/ansi-isea-standards), [Seasonal PPE](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/seasonal-ppe) ## [Evaporative vs. Phase Change: Choosing the Right Cooling Apparel](https://blog.gosafe.com/evaporative-vs.-phase-change-choosing-the-right-cooling-apparel) Posted by [goSafe](https://blog.gosafe.com/author/gosafe) on Jun 25, 2026, 10:00:00 AM In the heat of a 2026 summer, "staying cool" is no longer a matter of comfort - it’s a matter of industrial safety. However, there is a dangerous misconception in the safety gear world: the idea that any cooling vest is better than no cooling vest. If you choose the wrong technology for your environment, you aren’t ... [Read More](https://blog.gosafe.com/evaporative-vs.-phase-change-choosing-the-right-cooling-apparel) 0 Comments [Click to read/write comments](https://blog.gosafe.com/evaporative-vs.-phase-change-choosing-the-right-cooling-apparel#comments-listing) Topics: [PPE](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/ppe), [Heat Stress](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/heat-stress), [Seasonal PPE](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/seasonal-ppe) ## [The New Era of Compliance: Navigating the 2026 OSHA Heat Standard](https://blog.gosafe.com/the-new-era-of-compliance-navigating-the-2026-osha-heat-standard) Posted by [goSafe](https://blog.gosafe.com/author/gosafe) on May 14, 2026, 10:00:00 AM For years, heat safety in the American workplace was governed by the General Duty Clause. It was the "it’s the thought that counts" of safety regulations - a vague requirement for employers to provide a workplace "free from recognized hazards." If a worker suffered from heatstroke, OSHA would point to the clause and ... [Read More](https://blog.gosafe.com/the-new-era-of-compliance-navigating-the-2026-osha-heat-standard) 1 Comment [Click to read/write comments](https://blog.gosafe.com/the-new-era-of-compliance-navigating-the-2026-osha-heat-standard#comments-listing) Topics: [PPE](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/ppe), [Heat Stress](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/heat-stress), [OSHA Standards](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/osha-standards), [Seasonal PPE](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/seasonal-ppe) ## [Keeping Cool on the Job: A Look at the New ANSI/ASSP Heat Stress Standards](https://blog.gosafe.com/keeping-cool-on-the-job-new-ansi-heat-stress-standard) Posted by [goSafe](https://blog.gosafe.com/author/gosafe) on May 15, 2024, 11:16:50 AM Construction and demolition workers brave the elements year-round, but scorching summer temperatures pose a unique threat: heat stress. Recognizing this danger, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) developed the first national consensus standard ... [Read More](https://blog.gosafe.com/keeping-cool-on-the-job-new-ansi-heat-stress-standard) 0 Comments [Click to read/write comments](https://blog.gosafe.com/keeping-cool-on-the-job-new-ansi-heat-stress-standard#comments-listing) Topics: [Heat Stress](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/heat-stress), [ANSI Standard Updates](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/ansi-standard-updates) ## [Combating Dehydration & Heat Stress](https://blog.gosafe.com/combating-dehydration-and-heat-stress) Posted by [goSafe](https://blog.gosafe.com/author/gosafe) on Mar 7, 2023, 10:00:00 AM Staying hydrated is important. Dehydration happens when your body uses or loses more fluid than it takes in. When it happens, your body starts running on empty and can't carry out its normal functions. Lost fluids must be replaced to avoid an imbalance of salts and sugar in the body, which can affect performance. [Read More](https://blog.gosafe.com/combating-dehydration-and-heat-stress) 2 Comments [Click to read/write comments](https://blog.gosafe.com/combating-dehydration-and-heat-stress#comments-listing) Topics: [Heat Stress](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/heat-stress) ## [Heat Stress, Shade, and Bugs](https://blog.gosafe.com/heat-stress-shade-and-bugs) Posted by [goSafe](https://blog.gosafe.com/author/gosafe) on Jun 22, 2020, 8:00:00 AM Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in extreme heat or humid conditions. More than 40 percent of heat-related worker deaths occur in the construction industry, but workers in every field are susceptible. There are a range of heat illnesses and they can affect anyone, ... [Read More](https://blog.gosafe.com/heat-stress-shade-and-bugs) 5 Comments [Click to read/write comments](https://blog.gosafe.com/heat-stress-shade-and-bugs#comments-listing) Topics: [Heat Stress](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/heat-stress), [Outdoor Hazards](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/outdoor-hazards) ## [Heat Stress & Evaporative Cooling](https://blog.gosafe.com/heat-stress-and-evaporative-cooling) Posted by [goSafe](https://blog.gosafe.com/author/gosafe) on Jun 15, 2020, 8:00:00 AM Working in extreme heat is challenging. Heat creates physical and mental stresses that are absent in climate-controlled environments, and requires workers to rely on products and practices that prevent heat stress and Heat Related Illnesses (HRI’s). Practicing smart hydration and electrolyte replacement is only part ... [Read More](https://blog.gosafe.com/heat-stress-and-evaporative-cooling) 2 Comments [Click to read/write comments](https://blog.gosafe.com/heat-stress-and-evaporative-cooling#comments-listing) Topics: [Heat Stress](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/heat-stress) ## [Heat Stress : Q&A](https://blog.gosafe.com/heat-stress-q-and-a) Posted by [goSafe](https://blog.gosafe.com/author/gosafe) on Apr 16, 2019, 9:02:00 AM Questions and Answers About Common Heat Stress Illnesses and Preventative Measures Heat is a hazard, and working in extreme temperatures can lead to a variety of heat-related illnesses (HRI's). HRI's are entirely preventable, but in order to effectively mitigate the risks, it is important to be familiar with symptoms ... [Read More](https://blog.gosafe.com/heat-stress-q-and-a) 2 Comments [Click to read/write comments](https://blog.gosafe.com/heat-stress-q-and-a#comments-listing) Topics: [PPE](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/ppe), [Heat Stress](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/heat-stress), [Outdoor Hazards](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/outdoor-hazards) ## [Heat Stress 101](https://blog.gosafe.com/heat-stress-101) Posted by [goSafe](https://blog.gosafe.com/author/gosafe) on May 2, 2018, 11:17:45 AM Questions and Answers About Common Heat Stress Illnesses and Preventative Measures Heat is a hazard, and working in extreme temperatures can lead to a variety of heat-related illnesses (HRI's). HRI's are entirely preventable, but in order to effectively mitigate the risks, it is important to be familiar with symptoms ... 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