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Swiss Pioneering Study on Heat Stress with Suva, SBB and ETH Published in Physiological Measurement

In 2024, we conducted a groundbreaking study in the SBB climate chamber Switzerland, simulating rail-construction work under controlled heat conditions. This first-of-its-kind study in Switzerland aimed to investigate the physical and cognitive strain experienced by workers during heat exposure.

The study recreated two challenging scenarios: a summer-like tropical night on the first day, followed by a scorching summer day on the second. The participants wore our non-invasive epyShield wearables, which continuously monitored their thermoregulation throughout the experiment.

The findings, now published in Physiological Measurement under the title “Beat the Heat: Wearable-Based Study of Perceived Heat Stress and Physiological Strain in Swiss Track Workers in a Controlled Climate Chamber,” provide never-before-seen insights into the impact of heat on workers and pave the way for better strategies to protect occupational health during heat exposure.

The authors of this publication, ETH Zurich and Suva, emphasize the significant potential of our wearable technology in gaining a deeper understanding of high-risk workplaces affected by heat strain. The study is essential for developing comprehensive guidelines and best practices to address the challenges of heat exposure in various occupational settings.