OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool Reviews

by Dhshhdd

OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool doesn’t actually adjust throughout the day to what the actual temperature and humidity is, just what the forecast was. Right now, it says it’s 86 with a heat index of 92. But some showers that weren’t forecasted came through this morning and the temperature at the moment is actually only 80. So while it was forecasted to be 86 right now, it’s only 80 and OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool says it’s currently 86 out. This can be incredibly dangerous if people are relying on OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool and the temperature or humidity ends up being higher than originally forecasted. Do not rely on OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool at all, basically just use it as a heat index calculator

by FAF Boys Legacy

Used to work great. Now it attempts to load data and crashes. This is happening ion 2 separate iPhone 7 (iOS 12.4). Does not even fully open before it crashes. Removed and reinstalled with same results.

by Crackslut

I have to use OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool for work and it does not even work. It doesn’t update every hour like it supposed to

by Prince5may

Location Services stopped working so OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool no longer works

by A6905

Was super excited to use this but no matter what location I enter or ask for current location... it doesn’t work. Disappointed!

by J. Nash

When I try to open OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool , it attempts to load then crashes. I liked the old one better or update this one so it functions.

by 3rdRail

OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool is constantly 7-10 degrees cooler than the actual temperature. I don’t know how it’s possible to be that far off or where OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool gets it’s info, but it’s embarrassing for OSHA. Especially considering that OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool is designed to help people work safely in hot temperatures.

by Dogman10

OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool was working fine one day and the next day it just quit and hasn't worked since, thats been probably two weeks.

by Coop715

All I’ve ever gotten from it is “Unable to load weather data from your area.” My “area” is Houston, Texas, one of the largest cities in America.

by IanMcClain

Actual local readings would be better for heat index monitoring. The only alerts it provides are timers. Every smart phone already has this functionality, so it’s redundant. If OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool provided push alerts when heat index exceed a given level, it would provide some value.

by TexHeat2020

Used OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool successfully last two years. It always matched the temperature and humidity for an accurate calculation. This year it’s off by several degrees. This is dangerous for me because I have a medical condition and must be inside when heat index reaches 104. Will have to look for another app that is more accurate. Very disappointed.

by CSIDude

Either the location services are off or bad. Reported temperatures and humidity are off by 7-10 degrees or points. Good idea, but may not be reliable. Will continue to check against weather apps.

by Randal Craft G

I need this for my job to justify any variations from time used for completing duties — however the heat indexes on this ap are lower than both Weather Underground and The Weather Channel — how are they all not the same? Is this giving inaccurate data?

by Juan Hungman

How can it be 77 but feel like 78 with 86% humidity??? Weather app says it feels like 87 which is a lot closer to accurate. I’d expect a lot better from something claiming to be OSHA. For the time being, use a weather app to get your temps for safe working

by Makidekota

My weather app is showing a much higher temp than this one. As someone whole works with animals outside I need it to be accurate

by Kotsuei

App worked great until a couple days ago. Doesn’t display any data. Constantly asks to refresh but the fails to do so. Maybe an update is needed?

by Sawzall1234

This is a great app and has lots of information.
BUT the temperature is very incorrect and is disappointing...

by Banthonyc

OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool is great. Need to understand that the heat index is measured in shade with a light wind and may not be exact according to where someone is working. If in direct sunlight it will be 10-15 degrees hotter potentially. A good tool to generally understand the heat index and begin safety precautions. Wish it forecasted out a week.

by Jigs-n-fixtures

It works well. A previous review had an issue with the weather data not matching weather apps, but that is easily edited onscreen so it isn't an issue to me.

I do wish you could input geocoordinates, for the location. This is an issue for me and my workers because we work in somewhat remote locations. Maybe in the next release

by MarroKing

Great app overall. It just needs to have the option of switching it to Spanish mode. Or better yet make a separate Spanish one for FLC contractors and supervisors. That would be deeply appreciated. Thanks

by Anxhhdjsjdbd

Temperature shown on OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool is always lower than the actual temperature. No point in having it, deleting it.

by OSHA Sam

I am a safety inspector and I need this application.
The previous version was perfect but now OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool is not accurate, is not reliable.
A waste of time using OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool.

by User912837475

Really it needs an alert option

by Ajwacha

Dear OSHA, could you possibly expand OSHANIOSHHeatSafetyTool to include COLD WEATHER restrictions as well?