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Ann. occup. Hyg., Vol. 44, No. 6, pp. 449-453, 2000
© 2000 British Occupational Hygiene Society
Published by Oxford University Press

Heat Exposure Study in the Workplace in a Glass Manufacturing Unit in India

A. Srivastava{dagger},*, R. Kumar{dagger}, E. Joseph{dagger} and A. Kumar{ddagger}

{dagger} Mumbai Zonal Laboratory, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) 89-B, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400 018, India
{ddagger} Green Earth Consultants, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) 89-B, Dr. A.B. Road, Worli, Mumbai 400 018, India

* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Tel.: +-91-22 497-3521; Fax: +-91-22 493-6635; E-mail: neeri{at}giasbm01.vsnl.net.in

The heat exposure for working conditions in coastal areas of tropical and subtropical countries like India is a crucial factor in improved qualitative and quantitative production. The hot climate augments the heat exposure close to sources like furnaces. In the present work heat exposure to workers in glass manufacturing units in a coastal area of India has been assessed. The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT), the Corrected Effective Temperature (CET) and Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT) were measured. The WBGT values much exceeded ACGIH TLVs. A revision of these standards to suit tropical and subtropical conditions is required. The recommended durations of work and rest have been estimated. © 2000 British Occupational Hygiene Society. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

heat stress • wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) index • corrected effective temperature (CET) • glass factory • tropical country

Received October 13, 1999; in final form December 21, 1999


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