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Limitations associated with thermoregulation and cardiovascular research assessing laborers performing work in the heat.

Margaret C MorrisseySean P LanganGabrielle J BrewerJeb F StruderJohn S NavarroMegan N NyeDouglas J Casa
Published in: American journal of industrial medicine (2023)
Studies were predominantly in men (91.5%), laboratory settings (57%), and "healthy" individuals (96.2%). To advance equity in protection against occupational heat stress and better inform future heat safety recommendations to protect all workers, future studies must focus on addressing these limitations. Employers, supervisors, and other safety stakeholders should consider these limitations while implementing current heat safety recommendations.
Keyphrases
  • heat stress
  • heat shock
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  • public health
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