Result of a collaboration between INAIL (National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work) and CNR (National Research Council), the “Worklimate” digital platform provides a daily assessment of the level of thermal risk to which workers are exposed, using the WBGT (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature) index.

In order to best assess this risk, certain parameters can be entered on the platform, such as exposure to the sun and the intensity of exertion exerted during work activities. Once these data have been recorded, a map is generated, indicating four levels of risk for workers: green, yellow, orange and red.

This tool, initially developed as an experimental prototype in 2023, is now increasingly popular with those involved in workplace safety, to the point of becoming a reference for regional public policies.

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