The Heat Beat

Understanding OSHA and Their Role in Heat Safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is at the forefront of protecting workers from the dangers of extreme heat. Their Heat Illness Prevention Campaign emphasizes the importance...

Stay Cool and Hydrated: Mastering Hydration and Heat Safety for Athletes

Hydration plays a critical role in maintaining athletic performance and preventing heat-related illnesses. Starting your day with water, drinking consistently during activity, and rehydrating afte...

Climate and Heat: What Every Athlete in the U.S. Needs to Know

Over the last five years, significant trends in climate and heat patterns have reshaped the athletic landscape in the U.S., creating new challenges for performance, health, and safety.

Texas UIL Guidelines for Heat

The UIL, University Interscholastic League, is the state-level organization based in Texas that governs extracurricular academic, athletic, and music competitions for public schools in the state. I...

Your Local Heat Category

Understanding your region’s typical heat conditions is a key part of making smart decisions during outdoor activity. Heat safety guidelines often use the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT)—a compreh...

State Athletic Organizations and their heat safety practices

State athletic organizations all implement different guidelines to prevent heat-related illnesses by gradually increasing practice intensity through heat acclimatization policies and monitoring env...

A look at 2024 and Extreme Heat in the US

In 2024, the U.S. faced a rise in extreme heat alerts, highlighting the growing dangers of climate change. Cities like Phoenix set records for prolonged heat, while heat-related illnesses and death...

Core Body Temperature vs. Skin Temperature: Understanding the Differences

Core body temperature is your body’s internal thermostat, while skin temperature is more like its external interface. Both play crucial roles in health and heat regulation, but only core temperatur...