Wet Bulb Globe Temperature for Worker Safety

Wet Bulb Globe Temp Information Page

Worker health and safety are of prime concern when you manage a facility for the 7,000 people who work at the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC). According to its website, “The KCNSC is a LEED Gold, multi-mission facility using the latest technologies and innovations in engineering, manufacturing and sourcing to fulfill our core mission: ensure the safety, security and reliability of our nation’s nuclear deterrent.” The facility is managed by Honeywell, a long-time customer of Columbia Weather Systems.

To help prevent workplace injury and heat-related illness during outdoor training activities, Honeywell implemented environmental monitoring with a Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) system purchased from Columbia Weather Systems. They also developed guidelines on when to cease outdoor training activities to ensure inclement weather hazards do not result in personal injury.

The system at KCNSC includes a Black Globe Temperature Sensor, Humidity and Ambient Temperature sensors in a self-aspirating radiation shield. Measurements are calculated and read from a standalone Weather Display for network security. Alarms can be set based on measured parameters.