Workplace heat stress, health and productivity - an increasing challenge for low and middle-income countries during climate change.

作者: Tord Kjellstrom , Ingvar Holmer , Bruno Lemke

DOI: 10.3402/GHA.V2I0.2047

关键词: Wet-bulb globe temperatureProductivityWork IntensityEnvironmental healthOperations managementWork (electrical)Global warmingClimate changeGlobal healthOccupational safety and healthMedicine

摘要: … health is the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT). We use … to take rest periods, depending on work intensity and WBGT, … increasing WBGT index levels will affect their work capacity …

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