@kenzeninc

Kenzen is a worker safety solution at the intersection of climate tech and unparalleled heat science. #safety #IoT #wearables

 Kansas City, MO
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Kenzen's customer, EGA, announces a third summer with zero heat-related illnesses! hsereview.com/hse/ega-achiev…
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Kenzen’s Kyle Hubregtse and Nick Hernandez highlight the role of wearable technology in mitigating heat-related risks and safeguarding firefighters during intense operations fireandsafetyjournalamericas…

How wearable technology is protecting firefighters

However, innovative wearable technology is emerging as a powerful tool in the fight to keep firefighters safe on the job.

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Record-breaking heat wave hits the Northeast, pushing heat indexes over 100°F even in Maine. Officials have declared emergencies and opened cooling centers to protect residents. Stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbors! New York Times Article: nytimes.com/live/2024/06/18/… #HeatWave2024 #StayCool #ClimateCrisis #kenzenInc

Emergencies Declared Across the Northeast as Heat Index Hits Triple Digits (Published 2024)

The heat index soared over 100 degrees even in parts of Maine, and record-breaking temperatures were expected across the region over the next five days.

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Environmental, labor, and health groups are urging FEMA to recognize extreme heat and wildfire smoke as major disasters to unlock crucial relief funding. This move aims to protect vulnerable communities by investing in solutions like cooling centers, air filtration, and community solar. With record-breaking heat and increasing wildfire smoke, it is essential to address these climate emergencies now. Article: biologicaldiversity.org/w/ne… #ClimateEmergency #DisasterRelief #FEMA #kenzeninc
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Join us for a virtual seminar on Wednesday, June 12, at 1 p.m. ET to examine the impact of extreme heat on employee health — and learn ways to protect your workforce ahead of what is expected to be one of the hottest summers on record. RSVP: joinus.wearemeteorite.com/nc… @ElevanceHealth @TheHartford @mercer @CDCFound @americaisallin @TracyFWatts @ResilientJane @PublicHealth @kenzeninc @RachelleWenger
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“Extreme heat is more than a climate issue — it's a public health crisis, says Robert Wood Johnson Foundation expert” Learn more from the article by Matt Leon of KYW Newsradio: audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news… #ClimateJustice #EquityInCooling #Kenzeninc #kywnewsradio #rwjfoundation

Extreme heat is more than a climate issue — it's a public health crisis, says Robert Wood Johnson...

Climate change has made summers hotter, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a nonprofit focused on health equity, wants to get the word out that extreme heat is not just a climate issue — it’s...

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Dr. John M. Balbus from Health & Human Services highlights the rise in heat-related deaths as the top climate change health threat. Coral Davenport and Noah Weiland of the New York Times discuss this pressing issue further: nytimes.com/2024/05/25/clima… #DeadlyHeat #Publichealth #NYT

‘New Territory’ for Americans: Deadly Heat in the Workplace (Published 2024)

Deaths are rising sharply, and the Biden administration is trying to respond. Its plan faces big hurdles.

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Kenzen's CEO, Kyle Hubregtse co-presenting with AIHA's CEO, Larry Sloan at AIHA Connect 2024 on tools and technology to combat heat stress. #weareaiha #combatheatstress #oehs #kenzeninc #aihaconnect
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Check out this Interview with Wind Systems where Kenzen CEO Kyle Hubregtse discusses how outfitting heat-exposed workers with wearable monitors can provide crucial alerts when their bodies are impacted by heat. windsystemsmag.com/ #industrialsafety #WindSystems #KenzenInc
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Kenzen underscores integrating wearables, data security, and heat safety measures for ethical, heat-resilient workplaces. They laud EGA's "Beat the Heat" program. Check out the full article for more details: securitymiddleeastmag.com/he… #EGA #WearableSafetyME #kenzeninc
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Florida's ban on local heat protections for outdoor workers has ignited debate, raising crucial concerns about worker safety, well-being, and protective measures. npr.org/2024/04/15/124476230… #NPR #ProtectOutdoorWorkers #Kenzen

Florida bans local heat protections for outdoor workers in extreme heat

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law that prevents cities or counties from creating protections for workers who labor in the state's often extreme and dangerous heat.

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The planet is heating up, and the signs are undeniable. Check out UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ wake-up call as we experience the hottest summer on record. @António Guterres press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm219… #ClimateEmergency #Kenzen #UnitedNations
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Check out the article by #Dr. Margaret Morrissey-Basler & Dr. Douglas J. Casa for a call to action on implementing evidence-based strategies to protect vulnerable workers and create fair working environments. #heatstress #WorkerSafety fas.org/publication/heat-str…

Adopting Heat Stress Management Strategies In The Workplace

Without a federal heat stress standard, there is no way to ensure the adoption of heat stress prevention strategies to protect vulnerable workers.

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It is our responsibility to combat heat stress and promote climate justice for our workforces. Check out this article by Margaret Morrissey-Basler & Douglas J. Casa: fas.org/publication/heat-str… #HeatStressAwareness #ClimateEquity #OccupationalHealth #OSHA #OSPP #OHRP

Adopting Heat Stress Management Strategies In The Workplace

Without a federal heat stress standard, there is no way to ensure the adoption of heat stress prevention strategies to protect vulnerable workers.

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Introducing The Building Engineer: CABE's official UK publication for construction pros, elevating industry standards. Explore their latest article on Kenzen's groundbreaking wearable tech, tested in extreme heat! 🔥 buildingengineer.org.uk/inte… #Kenzen #HeatSafety #WearableTech
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🎙️ Don't miss out on ISHN's latest episode on evolving standards in dangerous jobs, with Kyle Hubregtse, CEO of Kenzen. 🔥 Click: ishn.com/articles/114047-how… #ISHNPodcast #OccupationalHealth #HealthAllianceNetwork #AIHA #ACEOM #NIOSH #OSHA #SafetyTech #Podcast #OSHAGuidelines
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We are deeply saddened by the recent loss of a USPS worker in Dallas due to extreme heat. Our condolences go out to his loved ones. At Kenzen, we're committed to ensuring tragedies like Eugene's become a thing of the past. usatoday.com/story/news/nati…

Texas postal worker collapses, dies amid extreme heat index over 110

A postal worker in Texas collapsed and died Tuesday while on his route in Dallas amid extreme heat in the area.

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Check out the wearable tech startups are developing for @CBP through S&T’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program! These health monitoring devices are for #USBP agents (both human and dog!) to combat extreme environmental stresses at the border. @kenzeninc @SafetySentinel

SVIP Tech Impact Series: Protecting DHS Human and K9 Agents

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Heat-related illnesses and global temperatures are on the rise. The question is, “What are we doing about it?” Learn more about the cost of heat stress and the prevention strategies you can implement in the workplace. #climatech #wearables #heatstress safetyandhealthmagazine.com/…

The cost of heat-related illnesses

How significant are the differences in cost between preventing and treating heat-related illnesses?

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Catch our very own Kyle Hubregtse at this year’s @CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center tomorrow at 11:30 am (DHS Booth - LVCC North Hall #9349) as he talks about all things Kenzen and our partnership with @DHSgov and @dhsscitech! #kenzen #climateTech #CES2023
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