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OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App

Information page for the free OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool phone app, which shows the local heat index and risk level with matching precautions. Foremen can check it at the start of the shift and again at midday to decide on breaks and water. The page links to the app stores and explains the risk levels.

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Open source — NIOSH (CDC)

Free · outside site

For
New Crew Member, Laborer, Equipment Operator, Sealcoating Technician, Crack Repair Technician, Asphalt Maintenance Technician, Pavement Marking Technician, Concrete Maintenance Technician, Snow and Ice Worker, Crew Leader, Foreman, Supervisor
Jurisdiction
US-federal
Version
1.0 · Published
Source identity checked
2026-09-09
Maintained by
NIOSH (CDC)

Sources

  1. [1]Heat Safety Tool App (OSHA-NIOSH) — NIOSH (CDC) · updated March 3, 2026 · checked 2026-09-09

Educational only. Your employer is responsible for the safety and compliance program on your job. Talk to a qualified professional where a decision depends on it.