ID (ISN) del documento | 53906 |
Número CIS |
90-1002 |
Año |
1988 |
Número de serie |
IOM Report TM 8813
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Autor(es) |
Graveling R.A., Morris L.A., Graves R.J. |
Título |
Working in hot conditions in mining: a literature review |
Información bibliográfica |
Institute of Occupational Medicine, 8 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh EH8 9SU, United Kingdom, 1988. 116p. Price: GBP 20.00 (UK); GBP 25.00 (overseas). |
Resumen |
The literature review includes a brief overview of thermal physiology: environmental and metabolic heat loads and the physiological and behavioural responses to such loads. It also covers methods for the assessment of hot conditions, either directly, through measurement of physiological strain, or indirectly via thermal indices. These elements are examined in the context of UK mining conditions with sections on reported thermal and metabolic heat loads and an assessment of the indices which suitably reflect the potential effects of such loadings. Fluctuations in environmental heat load are reported, both over time and between adjacent locations. Finally the review examines various control measures such as refrigeration and personal coolers for their potential impact on the workforce. |
Descriptores (primarios) |
Reino Unido; carga térmica; puestos de trabajo calurosos; minas; calor; explotación minera en el fondo |
Descriptores (secundarios) |
revisión bibliográfica; aclimatación al calor; ventilación; mineria del carbón; vestidos de protección contra el calor; minas de potasa; medida de la temperatura |
Tipo de documento |
E - Libros, informes, actas |
Tema(s) |
Ambiente térmico, ventilación
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Broad subject area(s) |
Riesgos físicos
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Navegación por categoria(s) |
Mining and quarrying Heat and cold
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