We experienced heat wave one after another, with the temperature over 40º in many parts of the country and with a stifling minimum that has made historical records for the time of year in which we find ourselves, according to Meteorological Statistics Agency (AEMET). During July and August, in this episode of high temperature, we risk suffering hyperthermiawhich is known as heat stroke.

In hot weather, there are certain jobs that are more at risk of experiencing these health problems, like all of that House chores done on outdoors or during the hottest hours. Therefore, it is very important to apply Good Occupational Risk Prevention.

As a precaution against this heat stroke, South Clece Address is conducting a pilot initiative among its staff, consisting of several bracelet risk warning thermal overexposure thanks to visual and audible alarms. They are already distributed around 70 bracelets between male and female workers from the Clece group in 13 services Southern Regional Directorate.

Simplicity and efficiency

The innovations applied to this bracelet are designed to be easy to use and respond effectively. Through the so-called ‘heat flux technology’, the bracelet collects body heat information on the wrist and accurately calculates the accumulated heat in the body. From 38ºC-38.5ºCthe bracelet alarm is triggered, even though the person is not logged in dangerous situation. Since it is not normal for the body temperature to be so high compared to the reference temperature, there is a high risk that the temperature will continue to rise if nothing is done and therefore the bracelet warns. Activate audible and visual alarm to protect that person from sunburn risk.

This bracelet, which has been worn by several health care workers Cleaning, Gardens and Gardens or Maintenance from the Clece group, great preventive measure against heatstroke. They don’t take into account the outside temperature (climate), or humidity, just increase from body temperature. They also don’t need personal data, so they respect personal of the person who wears it. The bracelet has a battery designed to last as long three months of its useful life.

About Clece

Southern Regional Directorate Occupational Risk Prevention Department Clece show with this initiative concern for company staffby increase his quality of life and the services they provide. Clece is a company formed by more than 78,000 professionals who work to improve people’s living standards in various fields ranging from hygiene, security or maintenance, to social services related to the care of parents and dependents or the education of children. It has clients in Spain, Portugal and United Kingdom and, since his birth in 1992, he has worked with the aim of producing a Social impact through his efforts on behalf of quality work and workforce inclusion from disadvantaged groups.