American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal · 1975 · 33 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesKinesiologyErgonomicsExercise PhysiologyOccupational HealthHeat StressHeat Stress PhysiologyTemperature ManagementTemperature RegulationThermal PhysiologyWorkplace SafetyHeat Exposure ThresholdsHeat Output LimitsHeat Stress At WorkHeat Stress ControlHeat Stress RegulationOccupational Health RegulationsOccupational Heat SafetyPhysical Exposures
Performance on four sedentary tasks was monitored during temperatures of 85 degrees f, 95 degrees F, and 105 degrees F WBGT for work periods up to 2 hours. Results were compared with limits recommedned for occupational safety and health regulations. It is suggested that this limit is not a single line, but rather a range of temperture-time combinations. Further, man's compensating nature during short exposures supports a higher temperature limit for brief work bouts.