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Evaluation of wet bulb globe temperature index for estimation of heat strain in hot/humid conditions in the Persian Gulf

BACKGROUND: Heat exposure among construction workers in the Persian Gulf region is a serious hazard for health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) Index for estimation of heat strain in hot/humid conditions by the use of Physiological Strain In...

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Autores principales: Dehghan, Habibolah, Mortazavi, Seyed Bagher, Jafari, Mohammad J., Maracy, Mohammad R.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3703160/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23853626