OSHA Heat Safety Tool App Reviews

$200k on an app that does as much work as a calculator. Ya, lets shut down the shuttle program and other things that are actually knowledge gaining so we can get more apps like this. Two thumbs up department of labor.

Not a single review opining the cost of developing this app has even stopped to consider the benefit of this app, or the cost for people not having this information. Bush took a record surplus and left with a record deficit and borrowed trillions to fight a war on false pretenses. Billionares not paying an equivalent in taxes to middle class Americans costs us billions every year. That is only the tip of the iceberg. Yet, you complain about $200k? And you do do so with ZERO consideration for the cost effectiveness this could provide in saving businesses in lost time and workers comp, much less the medical cost we all shoulder, and the cost to human life. You contribute nothing worthwhile to a discussion when you ignorantly blast your opinions because you have a political axe to grind. That said the app appears to be useful and is convenient. It provides useful information to people who dont know what WBGT or a Heat Stress Exposure TLV is, which is probably most people. It is a convenient tool for workers who work outside and are far more likely to have a smartphone than a computer with Excel. If they had the convenience of doing the calculations on Excel they would be working inside, not working outside. As a professional in the health and safety field, I believe this appears to be a useful tool so far. I also applaud OSHAs attempt to get this critical information to the people who need it most in a very modern and convenient way. I would recommend employees and supervisors who work outside in hot climates give it a try.

This is not a venue for political opinions. This app is clean, well designed and delivers as promised. The heat index is a critical piece of information for safety professionals and crew leads alike. A great download to keep on your phone.

If this app cost $200,000 as somebody here claims, (whered that number come from, any verified source?) thats a bit pathetic, BUT the app works well. You can input temp and humidity or grab that info automatically from the net (tap the GET CURRENT button. I had no problem getting the precautions or additional info. Perhaps the competence issues are pn the part of those who dont work their own iPhones so well?

Well said, Nrdctcg. This app provides valuable information for those of us who are professionals in the field of safety and know how to use it. Those reviewers only complaining about the cost of development are clueless and probably will remain so until such time as someone they care about suffers from heat stress, exhaustion or stroke. By then it may be too late. Kudos OSHA!

Awesome program!!! For us in the safety world, knowing the heat index is a good thing :-)

This is the best! Its super helpful.

Never would have occurred to me to look for it if not for an article I read about people using one star app ratings to advance their political views.

A glance through this app makes it obvious that it is aimed at employers as much as workers. And it should be: Anyone who has seen outdoor workers in a hot climate knows that too often the most elemental safety precautions are not in effect. Id rather pay taxes for work like this than movie ads that romanticize war.

Provided as a public service by the US Dpt. of Labor. Continually under development. All systems functioned during midnight test drive. Daytime access may be slower if relying on Gov. databases & public Internet servers. If it wont display protective measures, Plug in expected numbers after hours to get familiar with the requirements for the next day.

Nice app but do u think osha writes sum if its own reviews like other app makers

iPad doesnt have the "Get Current/Todays Max" with a WiFi iPad. Also, why isnt there a clear values/Reset button?

Gets the temperature and humidity for my area via the cloud.

I am a wildland firefighter. I wanted an app I could use to quickly calculate the heat index given temperature and RH- without a signal, which I often do not have. This is that app. I am not sure what the negative reviews are for. If you want to quickly know the current heat index for the safety or protection of your crew, job site, or just working in the yard somewhere that the heat index really matters, this is what you want.

Good tool for preventing heat illness!

Would be nice if there was a way to email the report.

Temperature shows 21*F when allowing to use location. Its currently 100* here (AZ). Not sure if they forgot to convert from Celsius.

It shows the current as 72 when it is 90. not useful without accurately reading the local temp.

If it is high risk the precautions show you (lower, caution) advice. Please dont get them confused.

Lately the "get current" temps are way off; today it is 82 but shows 52 on app. Not a dependable tool for such an important topic.