Wet-Bulb globe temperature

For many industrial hygienists across the United States and the world they use a plethora of different utensils to measure different atmospheric temperatures and conditions.  These devices are used for a various amount of different conditions.  Of these devices there are none is more important than a wet-bulb temperature device. This unique devices measure the outdoors temperature to make sure that it is safe to do work while working in the elements hot or cold. Make makes this machine so unique is the multitude of tests it completes in order to determine if it is safe to work outside. The Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature is a device that measures the effects of heat stress in direct sunlight, which takes into account: temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover and solar radiation. This is more accurate than the regularly used heat index because it has the ability to take into account the temperature and working conditions in shady areas as well as ones in direct sunlight. The Wet-bulb globe uses three different temperament recording devices the first being a wet-bulb temperature device that measures the amount of humidity present in the air. The second is a globe thermometer which measures the amount radiation in the air that could cause damage to the skin and even form cancer is left untreated. The third is a dry bulb device that measures the actual temperature in the air around it. This type of temperature devices are used by a variety of professionals around the world including Athletes, military’s personals and industrial hygienists. Now most wouldn't think that these devices are important but you would be wrong. These devices are very important in making sure that workers have the safest conditions available to them so they can complete their job quickly and more importantly safely.