| Document ID (ISN) | 68596 |
| CIS number |
97-624 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Gazey C., Bates G., Matthew B. |
| Title |
Fluid loss and replacement in petroleum workers from the north west of Western Australia |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 1996, Vol.12, No.4, p.457-461. 11 ref. |
| Abstract |
Fluid loss, fluid intake, heart rate, and work rate (% physical capacity) were recorded for seven petroleum exploration workers in Western Australia. In relatively mild environmental conditions over two days, the average fluid loss was 434mL/h, fluid intake 466mL/h, and workrate 22%. Only three workers consistently replaced their fluid losses over the study period. Recommendations for the prevention of heat illness include adequate fluid replacement strategies to minimize the risk of hyperthermia, appropriate work-rest patterns, and worker education. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Australia; heat load; hot workplaces; petroleum and natural gas industry; water requirements |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
physical performance; drinks at work; sweat rate; dehydration |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Australia |
| Subject(s) |
Chemicals, plastics and rubber
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Petroleum and natural gas industry
Heat and cold
Nutrition
|
