Body heat balance of a man with deficient sweat rate subjected to physical work in a hot environment.
The dynamics of physiological stress and thermal balance were investigated in men subjected to endogenous and exogenous heat loads. The study was conducted using the thermometric method. Substantial differences in the dynamics of the tested parameters and their quantitative characteristics were observed in 1 out of 8 participants. In this article, the observed differences are rationalized in terms of the deficient sweat rate mechanism. It is pointed out that it is indispensable to address these cases in work safety regulations.
Sołtyński
K
K
Department of Ergonomics, Central Institute for Labour Protection, Warsaw, Poland. krsol@ciop.pl
Konarska
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M
D000328:Adult; D001831:Body Temperature; D001833:Body Temperature Regulation / Q000502:physiology*; D005080:Exercise Test; D006339:Heart Rate; D018882:Heat Stress Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007007:Hypohidrosis / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D016272:Occupational Health; D013997:Time Factors