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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
East Texas residents asked to donate fans for summer relief
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – With summer heat quickly approaching, East Texans will have the opportunity to donate fans to those who need some relief from the scorching summer temperatures. Overton baseball unable to claim first state title in school history People Attempting to Help (PATH) is currently hosting the 'Beat the Heat' Fan Drive and is hoping to provide hundreds of East Texas families with a box fan. The fans will help families reduce energy costs while keeping their homes cool during summer. According to PATH, heat is the number one weather-related killer in Texas. During the summers, older people and children are at high risk of being impacted by the heat and many are currently living without an AC unit in their homes. Those who are willing to donate fans can do it through the PATH website. Up to 10 fans can be donated through the website with each fan costing $25. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Mid East Info
7 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
EGA trialling new wearable technology as part of annual ‘Beat the Heat' safety programme - Middle East Business News and Information
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced the introduction of new innovative wearable safety technology in its annual 'Beat the Heat' programme to prevent heat-related illness amongst industrial workers in the hot UAE summer. Heat-related illness is a hazard for anyone working outside in the UAE summer, and can be fatal if left untreated. EGA's industrial processes generate further heat and must operate continuously, meaning work is conducted outside around-the-clock all summer. EGA is a global leader in combating heat-related illness, with no cases since 2021. EGA has been trialling wearable technology to monitor critical health indicators during the summer since 2022. The new wearable technology is designed for challenging industrial environments like smelters. The technology offers enhanced location services, connectivity and consistent real-time data feeds accessible by EGA supervisors and medical teams. The devices provide automated work and rest cycles if core body temperature rises beyond a specified threshold. 'Beat the Heat' is EGA's annual summer-long, comprehensive programme to combat occupational heat stress and entirely prevent heat-related illness. The initiative has been running for over a decade to drive awareness amongst EGA's employees of the early signs of heat stress, and equip and empower them to take action to prevent the onset of heat-related illness. This year, EGA has also deployed full body cooling units at EGA medical centres and selected operational areas in Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah. The cooling suits offer rapid, non-invasive core body cooling to support emergency response. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium , said: 'Heat-related illness is a serious challenge in our region. At EGA, our goal each summer is to engage everyone in ensuring we have zero cases of heat-related illness at our company, and together we have a long track record of success. Technology has the potential to make our Beat the Heat programme even more effective.' EGA's 'Beat the Heat' campaign includes hydration testing before and during shifts, scheduled cooling breaks, access to cooling showers, and dedicated rest zones across EGA's operations. Employees and contractors use cooling booths, drinking water stations, icemakers, and portable air conditioning units to stay cool and hydrated throughout the day. EGA achieved zero recordable heat-related illnesses for the third consecutive summer in 2024. EGA last cases of recordable heat-related illness were in 2021, when two employees required treatment at the company's medical centres. In both cases, the employees received hydration via intravenous drips and fully recovered within hours.2018.
Al Etihad
03-06-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Emirates Global Aluminium trialling new wearable technology to 'beat the heat'
3 June 2025 12:36 ABU DHABI (WAM)Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) Tuesday announced the introduction of new innovative wearable safety technology in its annual Beat the Heat programme to prevent heat-related illness amongst industrial workers in the heat of the UAE illness is a hazard for anyone working outside in the UAE summer, and can be fatal if left untreated. EGA's industrial processes generate further heat and must operate continuously, meaning work is conducted outside around-the-clock all is a global leader in combating heat-related illness, with no cases since has been trialling wearable technology to monitor critical health indicators during the summer since 2022. The new wearable technology is designed for challenging industrial environments like technology offers enhanced location services, connectivity, and consistent real-time data feeds accessible by EGA supervisors and medical devices provide automated work and rest cycles if core body temperature rises beyond a specified the Heat is EGA's annual summer-long, comprehensive programme to combat occupational heat stress and entirely prevent heat-related illness. The initiative has been running for over a decade to drive awareness amongst EGA's employees of the early signs of heat stress, and equip and empower them to take action to prevent the onset of heat-related year, EGA has also deployed full body cooling units at EGA medical centres and selected operational areas in Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah. The cooling suits offer rapid, non-invasive core body cooling to support emergency bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of EGA, said, 'Heat-related illness is a serious challenge in our region. At EGA, our goal each summer is to engage everyone in ensuring we have zero cases of heat-related illness at our company, and together we have a long track record of success. Technology has the potential to make our Beat the Heat programme even more effective.'EGA's Beat the Heat campaign includes hydration testing before and during shifts, scheduled cooling breaks, access to cooling showers, and dedicated rest zones across EGA's operations. Employees and contractors use cooling booths, drinking water stations, icemakers, and portable air conditioning units to stay cool and hydrated throughout the day.
Hans India
18-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
RJY aims to become the cleanest city in the State
Rajamahendravaram: Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ketan Garg said that efforts are underway to transform Rajamahendravaram into the cleanest city in the state. Speaking at the 'Beat the Heat' event under the 'Swachh Andhra–Swarnandhra' initiative at VAMBAY Housing Complex in Aava area of 16th Ward on Saturday, he urged citizens to consider the responsibility of planting and nurturing trees as their own. The event was attended by Joint collector S Chinna Rammudu, MLC Somu Veerraju, and others. Commissioner Garg said that the Swachh Andhra–Swarnandhra programmes are being effectively implemented across the city. He stated that the primary objective of the 'Beat the Heat' campaign is to create awareness among the public about precautionary measures to protect themselves from the scorching summer heat. Garg further informed that 40 water kiosks have been set up across the city, and nets have been installed at various traffic signals to protect commuters from direct sunlight. Additionally, a total of 6,560 rainwater harvesting structures have been established, covering the city and 10 surrounding panchayats. The Commissioner announced that Rs 25 lakh has been sanctioned for the construction of a compound wall around the Urban Health Centre's vacant land, and a bio-fencing with plants will be established soon. He also encouraged every citizen to plant at least one tree and take responsibility for its growth. Joint collector S Chinna Rammudu advised people to take necessary precautions to protect their health during the rising temperatures, especially children and the elderly. He recommended staying indoors unless necessary and consuming plenty of fluids, including ORS. He also suggested arranging water bowls for animals and birds. MLC Somu Veerraju lauded the city's improved performance in the Swachh Andhra– Swarnandhra grading and called for a ban on plastic usage to protect the environment. Additional Commissioner PV Ramalingeswar, Secretary G Shailajavalli, Superintending Engineer MCH Koteshwar Rao, and MHO Vinuthna also participated in the event.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Officials told to draw action plan for ‘Swarnandhra Swachhandhra' event
District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad has asked the officials to prepare an action plan to organise the 'Swarnandhra - Swachhandhra' programme on May 18. He conducted a video conference with the officials on the 'Swachhta Hi Seva' programme, which is organised on the third Saturday of every month. He instructed the officials of all government and private offices, educational institutions, temples, churches, mosques, parks, bus and railway stations, hostels, and hospitals across the district to voluntarily carry out cleanliness drives on the third Saturday of this month. He noted the importance of maintaining cleanliness at tourists spots. Attention must be given to programmes conducted in hospitals, educational institutions, Anganwadi centres, and industrial areas, he said. 'Beat the Heat' initiative Referring to summer, he suggested measures to protect people from heatwaves under the 'Beat the Heat' initiative and to promote greenery. He stressed the importance of safeguarding the health of labourers, street vendors, and children during the heat and called for appropriate relief measures. Mr. Harendhira Prasad suggested that awareness programmes should be conducted by the staff of village and ward secretariats on terrace gardening, wet and dry waste management, use of public toilets, and overall cleanliness.
