| Document ID (ISN) | 35571 |
| CIS number |
81-695 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0340-0131 - International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Year |
1980 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Attia M., Engel P. |
| Title |
A field study of thermal stress and recovery using thermoregulatory behavioral and physiological indicators. |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 1980, Vol.47, No.1, p.21-33. Illus. 27 ref. |
| Abstract |
This study, supported by the European Coal and Steel Community, was undertaken to optimise the work/rest schedules of foundry welders performing a light to medium work load (repairing foundry defects on red-hot castings). Pulse frequency and core temperature were measured, and thermal alliesthesial reactions were used as a thermoregulatory behavioural indicator by a subjective pleasure/displeasure rating. The results confirmed previous studies that thermoregulatory behavioural indicators are more sensitive than physiological indicators in revealing the thermal comfort state of man. A 2h-work/2h-rest-schedule was the most satisfactory and was associated with full recovery after the 2h break. The morning shift was more advantageous than the afternoon and night shifts with respect to cardiovascular load and thermal strain during work, but recovery was achieved by the 2h resting break in all 3 shifts. Improvement of resting place ambient conditions are discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
work-rest schedules; heat stress assessment; hot workplaces; foundries |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
body-core temperature; rest rooms; thermal comfort; heat load |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Heating, ventilation and climate
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Heat and cold
Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations
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