In this episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk sits down with Lexi Engelbart, Product Manager Ergodyne. Lexi also serves as Vice Chair of the International Safety Equipment Association’s Heat Stress Product Group and is a leading expert in heat safety.
Together, they explore the serious risks of heat stress in various industries and discuss why prevention is more important than ever in today’s changing climate.
Listeners will discover the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, practical strategies for prevention, and the latest innovations in personal protective equipment (PPE), including new technologies designed to keep workers safe and comfortable.
Lexi shares her journey into the world of safety, debunks common myths, and offers actionable advice for building a workplace culture where reporting heat stress is encouraged.
Whether you’re a safety leader, supervisor, or simply interested in protecting yourself, your employees and your loved ones from extreme heat, this episode delivers essential insights and real-world solutions for staying safe and productive in hot environments.
In this episode you will learn:
· What heat stress is and why it’s a serious safety concern in multiple industries.
· The signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, from heat rash to heat stroke.
· The impact of heat stress on productivity, decision-making, and worker safety.
· The importance of acclimatization for new or returning workers in hot environments.
· Common myths and misconceptions about working in heat and available solutions.
· Practical prevention strategies.
· Innovations in heat mitigation products.
· How to balance comfort, durability, and cost when selecting PPE.
· The importance of building a workplace culture where workers feel comfortable reporting heat stress symptoms.
· How education and ongoing conversation are key to improving heat safety.
· The evolving landscape of heat stress prevention.
· Tips that apply not just at work, but also at home.
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Lexi Engelbart
Product Manager Ergodyne
