ArticleThe international journal of occupational and environmental medicine2019
Estimation of Heat Stress and Maximum Acceptable Work Time Based on Physiological and Environmental Response in Hot-Dry Climate: A Case Study in Traditional Bakers.
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- The Effects of Heat Stress on Bakery Workers: A Systematic Review.Iranian journal of public health · 2023Review
- Development of algorithm for work intensity evaluation using excess overwork index of construction workers with real-time heart rate measurement device.Annals of occupational and environmental medicine · 2023Article
- Use of Thermoregulatory Models to Evaluate Heat Stress in Industrial Environments.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Physiological and biochemical parameters among a population of bakers exposed to environmental heat.International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health · 2022Article
- Understanding the role of oxidative stress in the incidence of metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea.BMC endocrine disorders · 2021Article
- Heat Stress-Related Symptoms among Bakery Workers in Lebanon: A National Cross-Sectional Study.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundHeat stress is common among workers in hot-dry areas. To take preventive strategies for the protection of workers against heat stress, it is important to choose a suitable index that can accurately explain environmental parameters relative to physiological responses.
objectiveTo evaluate heat stress and maximum acceptable work time (MAWT) based on physiological and environmental response in hot-dry climate among traditional bakers.
methodsThe current study was carried out on 30 traditional bakers of 3 different bread baking systems in Ahvaz, Iran. Environmental and physiological parameters were measured simultaneously for a work shift. The work-rest time was also determined based on the relative heart rate (RHR) and the wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT) index.
resultsThe average WBGT index was estimated to be higher than the standard limit for all baking stations. Despite the higher-than-the-recommended-limit WBGT index, there was no significant relationship between the WBGT index and physiological parameters. The results indicated a significant (p<0.05) difference between the percentages of work-rest time estimated using the WBGT and RHR index.
conclusionBased on the results of environmental and physiological monitoring of this study as well as the limitations of the use of the WBGT index, it seems that using WBGT as a standard index would not suit heat stress management in hot-dry climates. A revision of this standard to adapt to hot climatic conditions should be in order.
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