S&B Heat Stress Pilot Protocols

Measuring the Effectiveness of a Personal Cooling Vest for the Prevention of Heat Strain in Construction Workers

The purpose of this study is to develop a heat stress program for the construction industry and evaluate its feasibility and appeal.

Inclusion Criteria:

• employed at S&B
• work more than 20 hours a week

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe chronic disease (e.g. severe pulmonary or cardiovascular disease
• history of severe heat stroke
• use of a pacemaker
• any medical issue which would render the participant unable to wear a chest monitor and cooling vest.