Praxisbezogenes Verfahren zur Beurteilung von Gefährdungen durch Hitze bei Arbeit im Freien – Hitzegefährdung bei Außenarbeit

The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) awarded a contract to Technische Universität Berlin on 28 April 2026 to validate and test a simplified practical procedure for assessing heat hazards in outdoor work activities. The project involves field testing and adapting the ASTA recommendation on heat risk assessment for outdoor and non-enclosed workplaces, considering factors such as air temperature, humidity, solar radiation, work intensity, and clothing, with a maximum duration of 24 months. The focus is on ensuring scientific validity and practical acceptability by occupational safety stakeholders in various outdoor sectors including construction, agriculture, and childcare facilities.