A woman uses her iPhone March 1, 2012 in Washington, DC. More American adults now own smartphones than basic mobile phones, according to a survey released on March 1, 2012. The Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project survey found that smartphone penetration has increased significantly among nearly every major demographic group in the United States. According to the survey, nearly half -- or 46 percent -- of Americans aged 18 and older owned a smartphone as of February while 41 percent owned a basic mobile phone and 12 percent did not own a mobile device. AFP PHOTO / Karen BLEIER (Photo credit should read KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)Credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images
WASHINGTON (CBSDC) — The Department of Labor has released a heat safety app for smart phones.
The app, which is available for Android and iPhone operating systems, allows workers and supervisors to calculate the heat index for their worksite. It then will display the risk level for outdoor workers.
The app also reminds workers to take protective measures against heat-related illness such as drinking enough fluids, scheduling rest breaks and monitoring each other for signs and symptoms of heat-related illness.
More information on the app is available on the Dept. of Labor website.