Effects of work in a hot environment on repeated performances of multiple types of simple mental tasks

摘要: Rates of unsafe behavior and accidents in industrial settings have been shown to increase concomitantly with elevated work-rates and in environments above 24° C WBGT, and when core temperature exceeds 38° C. While multiple variables may play a role in the increase in risky behavior, a decrease in cognitive function could be an underlying contributor. Past research has produced conflicting results in predicting the relationship of physical activity and heat exposure to changes in cognitive function. The present study examined the …