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    References on Heat Stress Physiology and Prevention

    • Popular
    • Government
    • Academic
    • Prevention Devices


    Popular:

    • Outdoor Action Guide to Heat-Related Illnesses & Fluid Balance

      • Rick Curtis, Princeton University
    • Running in the Heat:  2000 Version

      • Dr. Stephen M. Pribut's Sport Pages
    • Fact Link: Recognizing and Treating Symptoms

      • Information Atlantic, Atlantic County, New Jersey
    • Fact Link: Recognizing and Treating Symptoms

      • Camelbak hydration information.
    • Knowing the Facts Prevents Heat Stress

      • Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
    • Heat Stress Index

      • The National Weather Service uses a "heat index" that alerts the public when combinations of heat and humidity could make hotweather hazardous.  Also included is a list of heat stress symptoms and the appropriate first aid.
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    Government:
    • Warning!! Heat Stroke Advisory

      • Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    • Warning!!  Heat Stroke Advisory (Spanish)

      • Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    • OSHA Fact Sheet:  Protecting Workers in Hot Environments

      • Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    • OSHA Heat Stress Technical Manual

      • This document describes the procedures for investigating incidence of heat stress in operations that pose a high risk for inducing heat stress.  In addition, this document offers solutions on how to prevent heat stress in these environments.
    • A Guide to Heat Stress in Agriculture

      • Environmental Protection Agency
    • Heat Stress in Agriculture

      • Environmental Protection Agency
    • "Working in Hot Environments," NIOSH pamphlet , 4/92, p. 4

      • Center for Disease Control
    • New EPA Standard Includes Heat Stress Management

      • Originally printed in Labor Management Decisions, this paper describes the new EPA standards that include heat stress management and prevention.  In addition to the provision of water, the EPA recommends taking into account the weather, workload and protective clothing.
    • Heat stress on the farm

      • Australian National Occupational Health & Safety Commission
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    Academic:
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Supplementation for Exercise-Heat Stress

      • Michael N. Sawka, Ph.D., Scott . Montain, and William A. Latzka
    • Preventing Heat Stress in Agriculture

      • Wei Zhao and Ann L. Kersting
    • A Guide to Agricultural Heat Stress

      • Steve Sutter
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    Heat Stress Prevention Devices:
    • Heat Stress Monitoring Devices

      • Bomark Instruments
    • Personal Hydration Systems

      • Camelbak
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