The risk of thermal stress regarding hot environments in industries

Authors

  • Mariana Morgado
  • Mário Talaia
  • Leonor Teixeira

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-7723_22_16

Keywords:

Thermal discomfort, thermal indexes, thermal pattern, EsConTer, ITH.

Abstract

Thermal discomfort is a cause of work dissatisfaction related to work accidents risk. This paper aims to identify, regarding thermal indexes application, the thermal patterns of the spaces in study, the most critical workstations as well as the workers thermal sensation. The Hygiene and Safety Department of the industries in study valorized the results in order to satisfy workers comfort needs.

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Published

2015-08-23

Issue

No. 22 (2015): Risks. Convergence Territories

Section

Articles

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