New York City is amid its hottest stretch of the year — with max daily temperatures since the start of July averaging around 90°F. Despite this, officials have not opened cooling centers, a network of more than 500 air conditioned sites across the city.
If the humidity is low, and an individual isn’t working hard and wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothes, then Reischl estimates that a person under those conditions would likely experience heat stress when temperatures are in a range of 85 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
For those working out in the heat, such as construction workers, the Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationWhen it gets hot, employers are required to take precautions against potential heat stress. This includes liberal rest periods, providing water and shade. If it's strenuous labor, such as farm work, OSHA’s threshold drops to 73 degrees.
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