| Document ID (ISN) | 67432 |
| CIS number |
96-1860 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1219-1221 - Central European Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Griefahn B., Forsthoff A., Bröde P. |
| Title |
Heart rates, rectal and skin temperatures recorded during work in moderate cold |
| Bibliographic information |
1996, Vol.2, No.2, p.146-157. 18 ref. |
| Abstract |
Heart rates and rectal and skin temperatures were continuously recorded for three groups of food industry employees working in air temperatures of 0-7°C, 13-15°C or moving frequently between these temperatures. The three groups differed only with regard to temperatures of the skin directly exposed to cold air, particularly the fingers. Temperature declines at the fingers and subsequent rewarming times were inversely related to average air temperatures. Since cold-induced vasoconstrictions probably constitute a risk for Raynaud's phenomenon, adequate protection of the hands against cold is required. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
skin temperature; cold workplaces; food industry; Raynaud's phenomenon |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
body-core temperature; vasoconstriction; pulse rate; fingers |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Heating, ventilation and climate
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Food industry
Heat and cold
Cardiovascular diseases
|
