Heat Related Productivity Loss Calculator

Adjust these defaults to match your site conditions.
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“Productivity regain %” reflects the portion of heat-related efficiency loss you expect Polarheads® to recover. Industry studies show 10–25 % recovery is typical when cooled headgear is used alongside hydration and rest-break protocols; results will vary.
(5 – 25 %, default 15 %)
Estimated Heat Related Productivity Loss ?
This is the estimated total dollar value of productivity lost due to heat stress, based on average wage, number of hot days, temperature adjusted productivity loss rate and crew size.
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Total Polarheads Investment ?
This is the total cost of equipping your crew with Polarheads, assuming one $25 unit per worker.
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Estimated Savings With Polarheads ?
Calculated as (Productivity Loss × Recovery %) minus Investment. Shows estimated net gain from using Polarheads.
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Heat Impact Summary

Heat exposure erodes output: studies show productivity falls roughly 1.1 % for every °F above 77 °F. On high‑heat days (≥95 °F), construction and utility crews can lose 15–30 % of an 8‑hour shift through slower pace and recovery breaks. By cooling workers, Polarheads recaptures a portion of that lost time, boosting efficiency and ROI.

Recovery Assumptions

“Productivity regain %” reflects the portion of heat‑related efficiency loss you expect Polarheads® to recover. Industry studies show 10–25 % recovery is typical when cooled headgear is used alongside hydration and rest‑break protocols; results will vary.

References

Kjellstrom & Lemke (2023) Climate Heat-Work study; NIOSH Heat Stress Bulletin (2024); UCLA/Duke Construction Productivity Report (2023); Schulte et al. (2020) Cooling intervention studies among outdoor occupational groups

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