Cool-Down Rooms

Heat Stress: A Growing Threat to Communities and Workers

Extreme heat is one of Australia’s most serious climate risks. Heatwaves already cause more deaths than any other natural disaster, with the greatest impact on vulnerable groups such as the elderly, young children, and people with health conditions. For outdoor workers, heat stress reduces performance, increases injury risk, and can lead to lasting health issues.

Why Access to Cool Spaces Is Essential

Access to cool, safe spaces provides essential protection during extreme heat. They allow people to recover, ease pressure on health services, and help communities and essential workers remain resilient. In urban areas, where the “heat island” effect raises temperatures even higher, cool spaces are not a luxury — they are a necessity.

RLS Cool-Down Rooms perform in extreme real-world settings

RLS Cool-Down Rooms are offered in two configurations to meet the diverse demands of extreme heat events. Our Cool-Down Tents can be set up in just five minutes with a team of four, providing rapid, easy-to-deploy relief with simple packdown and storage. For semi-permanent or permanent needs, Cool-Down Containers offer a robust, reliable solution, delivering essential cooling spaces in public and private settings to protect communities and workers even in the most challenging environments. Designed for easy deployment in car parks, sports fields, and community parks, they ensure vulnerable people have quick access to safe, cool spaces when it matters most.