The data on heat is clear
Consecutive years of extreme elevated temps in the US (2024 was the hottest year in recorded history)
Estimated drop in worker productivity
on a 90° day
Hours of industrial labor in 2021 lost to heat exposure, a loss of $100B in productivity
Heat kills business
The cost to businesses for excessive heat is clear. For every 1° increase in temperature above 70°F, worker productivity drops about 2%. So on a 90° day your worker productivity drops a staggering 20%. As a result, in 2021 alone 2.5 billion hours of industrial labor were lost to heat exposure, driving an estimated $100B in lost productivity. This number is projected to increase 5-fold by 2050. Furthermore, heat is known to be a key driver of workplace injuries such as falls, vehicle accidents, and lacerations.
But it’s not all doom and gloom
Companies that work proactively to keep workers safe can reduce preventable injuries. Further, studies show that cooling can restore worker productivity to its optimal levels. To minimize the risk of heat-related illness, OSHA recommends increased airflow. If your organization has employees who work in an environment that exceeds 70°F, consider the productivity improvement possible with an airflow solution. Tigeraire Air Accelerator® products are proven to reduce head temperature by several degrees by improving the body's ability to sweat more efficiently - wicking away the excess moisture on skin at a faster rate.