The development of a practical heat stress assessment methodology for use in UK industry

"It has long been known that work in the heat can compromise health and safety and lead directly or indirectly to worker injury and death. This project, sponsored by the Health and Safety Executive in the United Kingdom, was conducted to ensure that developments in heat stress assessment were e...

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Main Authors: Parsons, Ken, Bethea, Damian
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Sudbury 2002
HSE Books
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19299230124910174129-The-development-of-a-practical.htm
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Summary:"It has long been known that work in the heat can compromise health and safety and lead directly or indirectly to worker injury and death. This project, sponsored by the Health and Safety Executive in the United Kingdom, was conducted to ensure that developments in heat stress assessment were evaluated and where to advantage, included in assessment methods appropriate for use in British industry."
Physical Description:214 p.
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