Workplace changes to stay cool in hot conditions
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This study looks at ways to help people stay safe and cool when working in hot conditions. They want to see if simple changes to how you work can make you more resilient to heat.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 29, or between 40 and 65 years old.
- You do at least 2 hours of moderate or vigorous physical activity each week.
- You are used to lifting or carrying boxes, either from a job or from strength training.
- You are generally healthy with no major medical conditions like heart disease or diabetes.
- You are not currently using nicotine products.
- If you can become pregnant, you must not be pregnant or breastfeeding during the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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