Cold stress - Revision history

Editor at 19:19, 11 January 2022

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	NB In November 2016, construction union UCATT wrote to major house builders proposing extreme weather health and safety guidelines. UCATT General Secretary Brian Rye said, “It’s a complete indictment of an industry that has temperature guidelines to safeguard materials but none whatsoever for the workers. This must now change. We have written to the NHBC to ask them to inject some humanity into the industry and provide clear temperature and extreme weather guidelines for constructors to apply to workers."		NB In November 2016, construction union UCATT wrote to major house builders proposing extreme weather health and safety guidelines. UCATT General Secretary Brian Rye said, “It’s a complete indictment of an industry that has temperature guidelines to safeguard materials but none whatsoever for the workers. This must now change. We have written to the NHBC to ask them to inject some humanity into the industry and provide clear temperature and extreme weather guidelines for constructors to apply to workers."

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* BREEAM Thermal comfort.		* BREEAM Thermal comfort.
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	* ‎Maximum and minimum workplace temperatures.		* ‎Maximum and minimum workplace temperatures.
	* Method statement.		* Method statement.
		+	* Non-freezing cold injury NFCI.
	* Personal protective equipment.		* Personal protective equipment.
	* Relative humidity.		* Relative humidity.

Designing Buildings at 08:42, 15 November 2020

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	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].		* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].

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Designing Buildings at 09:04, 18 August 2020

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	* BREEAM Thermal comfort.		* BREEAM Thermal comfort.
	* Dry bulb temperature.		* Dry bulb temperature.
		+	* Excess cold.
	* Globe temperature.		* Globe temperature.
	* Health and Safety.		* Health and Safety.
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	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].		* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].

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Designing Buildings at 09:24, 25 July 2019

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	NB In November 2016, construction union UCATT wrote to major house builders proposing extreme weather health and safety guidelines. UCATT General Secretary Brian Rye said, “It’s a complete indictment of an industry that has temperature guidelines to safeguard materials but none whatsoever for the workers. This must now change. We have written to the NHBC to ask them to inject some humanity into the industry and provide clear temperature and extreme weather guidelines for constructors to apply to workers."		NB In November 2016, construction union UCATT wrote to major house builders proposing extreme weather health and safety guidelines. UCATT General Secretary Brian Rye said, “It’s a complete indictment of an industry that has temperature guidelines to safeguard materials but none whatsoever for the workers. This must now change. We have written to the NHBC to ask them to inject some humanity into the industry and provide clear temperature and extreme weather guidelines for constructors to apply to workers."

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
−		+
−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* BREEAM Thermal comfort.		* BREEAM Thermal comfort.
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	* Heat stress.		* Heat stress.
	* How to work safely on a construction site in winter.		* How to work safely on a construction site in winter.
		+	* ‎Maximum and minimum workplace temperatures.
	* Method statement.		* Method statement.
	* Personal protective equipment.		* Personal protective equipment.
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	* Wet bulb temperature.		* Wet bulb temperature.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].		* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].

	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Design]]		[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Design]]

Designing Buildings at 14:11, 26 March 2018

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* BREEAM Thermal comfort.
	* Dry bulb temperature.		* Dry bulb temperature.
	* Globe temperature.		* Globe temperature.

Editor at 11:06, 6 March 2017

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−	UK law does not prescribe maximum or minimum temperatures. Temperatures in the workplace are governed by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, but this simply obliges employers to provide a ‘reasonable’ temperature. The approved code of practice ‘Workplace health, safety and welfare’ provides some guidance, suggesting a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, or 13 degrees Celsius if work involves severe physical effort. There are no guidelines for maximum temperatures, although Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance used to suggest 30 degrees Celsius might be a maximum depending on activities.	+	UK law does not prescribe maximum or minimum temperatures. Temperatures in the workplace are governed by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, but this simply obliges employers to provide a ‘reasonable’ temperature.
		+
		+	The approved code of practice ‘Workplace health, safety and welfare’ provides some guidance, suggesting a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, or 13 degrees Celsius if work involves severe physical effort. There are no guidelines for maximum temperatures, although Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance used to suggest 30 degrees Celsius might be a maximum depending on activities.

	However, there may be particular risks from exposure to high or low temperatures. Where thermal conditions mean the measures people’s bodies uses to regulate internal temperature begin to fail, this can be described as ‘thermal stress’, such as heat stress and cold stress. If there is a risk of thermal stress, this must be assessed and managed. In the case of cold stress, this might include conditions that are below 12 degrees Celsius.		However, there may be particular risks from exposure to high or low temperatures. Where thermal conditions mean the measures people’s bodies uses to regulate internal temperature begin to fail, this can be described as ‘thermal stress’, such as heat stress and cold stress. If there is a risk of thermal stress, this must be assessed and managed. In the case of cold stress, this might include conditions that are below 12 degrees Celsius.
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	* Heating.		* Heating.
	* Heat stress.		* Heat stress.
		+	* How to work safely on a construction site in winter.
	* Method statement.		* Method statement.
	* Personal protective equipment.		* Personal protective equipment.

81.159.80.145 at 09:15, 14 November 2016

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	UK law does not prescribe maximum or minimum temperatures. Temperatures in the workplace are governed by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, but this simply obliges employers to provide a ‘reasonable’ temperature. The approved code of practice ‘Workplace health, safety and welfare’ provides some guidance, suggesting a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, or 13 degrees Celsius if work involves severe physical effort. There are no guidelines for maximum temperatures, although Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance used to suggest 30 degrees Celsius might be a maximum depending on activities.		UK law does not prescribe maximum or minimum temperatures. Temperatures in the workplace are governed by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, but this simply obliges employers to provide a ‘reasonable’ temperature. The approved code of practice ‘Workplace health, safety and welfare’ provides some guidance, suggesting a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, or 13 degrees Celsius if work involves severe physical effort. There are no guidelines for maximum temperatures, although Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance used to suggest 30 degrees Celsius might be a maximum depending on activities.

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	The HSE has developed a ‘Controlling the risks in the workplace’ method to help employers in the assessment of thermal stress conditions:		The HSE has developed a ‘Controlling the risks in the workplace’ method to help employers in the assessment of thermal stress conditions:
−	*Step 1 : Identify the hazards.	+
−	*Step 2 : Decide who is at risk.	+	* Step 1 : Identify the hazards.
−	*Step 3 : Evaluate the risks.	+	* Step 2 : Decide who is at risk.
−	*Step 4 : Record findings.	+	* Step 3 : Evaluate the risks.
−	*Step 5 : Review assessment	+	* Step 4 : Record findings.
		+	* Step 5 : Review assessment

	Cold conditions may be a normal part of a person’s day, for which they are well prepared, or may be an unusual situation resulting from extreme weather or from unforeseen circumstances such as failure of heating equipment. Cold stress can be relatively mild, or it can be extremely serious resulting in hypothermia, frostbite, or even death. Some people may be more susceptible to cold stress than others.		Cold conditions may be a normal part of a person’s day, for which they are well prepared, or may be an unusual situation resulting from extreme weather or from unforeseen circumstances such as failure of heating equipment. Cold stress can be relatively mild, or it can be extremely serious resulting in hypothermia, frostbite, or even death. Some people may be more susceptible to cold stress than others.

	Symptoms might include:		Symptoms might include:
−	*Shivering (or stopping shivering).	+
−	*Tiredness, poor coordination or confusion which can lead to accidents.	+	* Shivering (or stopping shivering).
−	*Discolouration of the skin or itching.	+	* Tiredness, poor coordination or confusion which can lead to accidents.
−	*Dilated pupils.	+	* Discolouration of the skin or itching.
−	*Reduced blood flow, numbness, swelling, tingling or cramps.	+	* Dilated pupils.
−	*Blisters.	+	* Reduced blood flow, numbness, swelling, tingling or cramps.
−	*Slowed pulse or breathing.	+	* Blisters.
−	*Loss of consciousness.	+	* Slowed pulse or breathing.
		+	* Loss of consciousness.

	Avoidance measures might include:		Avoidance measures might include:
−	*Portable heaters.	+
−	*Minimising exposure to cold areas or cold products.	+	* Portable heaters.
−	*Providing breaks.	+	* Minimising exposure to cold areas or cold products.
−	*Reducing cold draughts.	+	* Providing breaks.
−	*Insulating floors.	+	* Reducing cold draughts.
−	*Providing personal protective equipment such as protective clothing, special footwear and so on.	+	* Insulating floors.
		+	* Providing personal protective equipment such as protective clothing, special footwear and so on.

	The HSE advises that the following British Standards are referred to as a basis from which to formulate a risk assessment strategy and to start managing cold stress:		The HSE advises that the following British Standards are referred to as a basis from which to formulate a risk assessment strategy and to start managing cold stress:
−	*BS EN 511: Specification for protective gloves against cold.	+
−	*ISO 13732-3 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Touching of cold surfaces Part 3. Ergonomics data and guidance for application.	+	* BS EN 511: Specification for protective gloves against cold.
−	*BS 7915: 1998 Ergonomics of the thermal environment : Guide to design and evaluation of working practices for cold indoor environments.	+	* ISO 13732-3 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Touching of cold surfaces Part 3. Ergonomics data and guidance for application.
−	*ISO 11079 Evaluation of cold environments - Determination of required clothing insulation (IREQ)	+	* BS 7915: 1998 Ergonomics of the thermal environment : Guide to design and evaluation of working practices for cold indoor environments.
−	*ISO 15743 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - cold workplaces - risk assessment and management	+	* ISO 11079 Evaluation of cold environments - Determination of required clothing insulation (IREQ)
		+	* ISO 15743 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - cold workplaces - risk assessment and management

	Ref [http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].		Ref [http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].

	HSE suggest that additional standards may need to be referred to depending on operational circumstances.		HSE suggest that additional standards may need to be referred to depending on operational circumstances.
		+
		+	NB In November 2016, construction union UCATT wrote to major house builders proposing extreme weather health and safety guidelines. UCATT General Secretary Brian Rye said, “It’s a complete indictment of an industry that has temperature guidelines to safeguard materials but none whatsoever for the workers. This must now change. We have written to the NHBC to ask them to inject some humanity into the industry and provide clear temperature and extreme weather guidelines for constructors to apply to workers."

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Dry bulb temperature.	+
−	*Globe temperature.	+	* Dry bulb temperature.
−	*Health and Safety.	+	* Globe temperature.
−	*Health and safety Executive.	+	* Health and Safety.
−	*Heating.	+	* Health and safety Executive.
−	*Heat stress.	+	* Heating.
−	*Method statement.	+	* Heat stress.
−	*Personal protective equipment.	+	* Method statement.
−	*Relative humidity.	+	* Personal protective equipment.
−	*Temperature.	+	* Relative humidity.
−	*Thermal comfort.	+	* Temperature.
−	*Wet bulb globe temperature.	+	* Thermal comfort.
−	*Wet bulb temperature.	+	* Wet bulb globe temperature.
		+	* Wet bulb temperature.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].

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	UK law does not prescribe maximum or minimum temperatures. Temperatures in the workplace are governed by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, but this simply obliges employers to provide a ‘reasonable’ temperature. The approved code of practice ‘Workplace health, safety and welfare’ provides some guidance, suggesting a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, or 13 degrees Celsius if work involves severe physical effort. There are no guidelines for maximum temperatures, although Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance used to suggest 30 degrees Celsius might be a maximum depending on activities.		UK law does not prescribe maximum or minimum temperatures. Temperatures in the workplace are governed by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, but this simply obliges employers to provide a ‘reasonable’ temperature. The approved code of practice ‘Workplace health, safety and welfare’ provides some guidance, suggesting a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, or 13 degrees Celsius if work involves severe physical effort. There are no guidelines for maximum temperatures, although Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance used to suggest 30 degrees Celsius might be a maximum depending on activities.
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	*Portable heaters.		*Portable heaters.
	*Minimising exposure to cold areas or cold products.		*Minimising exposure to cold areas or cold products.
−	*Providing breaks.	+	*Providing breaks.
	*Reducing cold draughts.		*Reducing cold draughts.
	*Insulating floors.		*Insulating floors.
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	*[http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].		*[http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].

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Designing Buildings at 07:37, 30 October 2014

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	To help develop this article, click ‘Edit this article’ above.		To help develop this article, click ‘Edit this article’ above.

−	~~UK law does not prescribe maximum or minimum temperatures.~~	+	----

−	Temperatures in the workplace are governed by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, but this simply obliges employers to provide a ‘reasonable’ temperature. The approved code of practice ‘Workplace health, safety and welfare’ provides some guidance, suggesting a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, or 13 degrees Celsius if work involves severe physical effort. There are no guidelines for maximum temperatures, although Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance used to suggest 30 degrees Celsius might be a maximum depending on activities.	+	UK law does not prescribe maximum or minimum temperatures. Temperatures in the workplace are governed by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, but this simply obliges employers to provide a ‘reasonable’ temperature. The approved code of practice ‘Workplace health, safety and welfare’ provides some guidance, suggesting a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, or 13 degrees Celsius if work involves severe physical effort. There are no guidelines for maximum temperatures, although Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance used to suggest 30 degrees Celsius might be a maximum depending on activities.

−	However, there may be particular risks from exposure to high or low temperatures. Where thermal conditions mean ~~that~~ the measures people’s bodies uses to regulate internal temperature begin to fail, this can be described as ‘thermal stress’, such as heat stress and cold stress. If there is a risk of thermal stress, this must be assessed and managed. In the case of cold stress, this might include conditions that are below 12 degrees Celsius.	+	However, there may be particular risks from exposure to high or low temperatures. Where thermal conditions mean the measures people’s bodies uses to regulate internal temperature begin to fail, this can be described as ‘thermal stress’, such as heat stress and cold stress. If there is a risk of thermal stress, this must be assessed and managed. In the case of cold stress, this might include conditions that are below 12 degrees Celsius.

−	The HSE has developed a ‘Controlling the risks in the workplace’ method to help employers in the assessment of ~~thermal comfort and in particular in~~ thermal stress conditions~~. This involves 5 steps~~:	+	The HSE has developed a ‘Controlling the risks in the workplace’ method to help employers in the assessment of thermal stress conditions:
	*Step 1 : Identify the hazards.		*Step 1 : Identify the hazards.
	*Step 2 : Decide who is at risk.		*Step 2 : Decide who is at risk.
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	*Discolouration of the skin or itching.		*Discolouration of the skin or itching.
	*Dilated pupils.		*Dilated pupils.
−	*Reduced blood flow ~~to hands and feet~~, numbness, swelling or tingling.	+	*Reduced blood flow, numbness, swelling, tingling or cramps.
−	*Cramps.	+
	*Blisters.		*Blisters.
	*Slowed pulse or breathing.		*Slowed pulse or breathing.
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	Avoidance measures might include:		Avoidance measures might include:
	*Portable heaters.		*Portable heaters.
−	*Minimising exposure to cold areas ~~and~~ cold products.	+	*Minimising exposure to cold areas or cold products.
		+	*Providing breaks.
	*Reducing cold draughts.		*Reducing cold draughts.
	*Insulating floors.		*Insulating floors.
	*Providing personal protective equipment such as protective clothing, special footwear and so on.		*Providing personal protective equipment such as protective clothing, special footwear and so on.
−	*Providing sufficient breaks.

	The HSE advises that the following British Standards are referred to as a basis from which to formulate a risk assessment strategy and to start managing cold stress:		The HSE advises that the following British Standards are referred to as a basis from which to formulate a risk assessment strategy and to start managing cold stress:
−	*BS EN 511: Specification for protective gloves against cold.	+	*BS EN 511: Specification for protective gloves against cold.
	*ISO 13732-3 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Touching of cold surfaces Part 3. Ergonomics data and guidance for application.		*ISO 13732-3 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Touching of cold surfaces Part 3. Ergonomics data and guidance for application.
−	*BS 7915: 1998 Ergonomics of the thermal environment : Guide to design and evaluation of working practices for cold indoor environments.	+	*BS 7915: 1998 Ergonomics of the thermal environment : Guide to design and evaluation of working practices for cold indoor environments.
−	*ISO 11079 Evaluation of cold environments - Determination of required clothing insulation (IREQ)	+	*ISO 11079 Evaluation of cold environments - Determination of required clothing insulation (IREQ)
−	*ISO 15743 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - cold workplaces - risk assessment and management	+	*ISO 15743 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - cold workplaces - risk assessment and management

	Ref [http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].		Ref [http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].

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UK law does not prescribe maximum or minimum temperatures.

Temperatures in the workplace are governed by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, but this simply obliges employers to provide a ‘reasonable’ temperature. The approved code of practice ‘Workplace health, safety and welfare’ provides some guidance, suggesting a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, or 13 degrees Celsius if work involves severe physical effort. There are no guidelines for maximum temperatures, although Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance used to suggest 30 degrees Celsius might be a maximum depending on activities.

However, there may be particular risks from exposure to high or low temperatures. Where thermal conditions mean that the measures people’s bodies uses to regulate internal temperature begin to fail, this can be described as ‘thermal stress’, such as heat stress and cold stress. If there is a risk of thermal stress, this must be assessed and managed. In the case of cold stress, this might include conditions that are below 12 degrees Celsius.

The HSE has developed a ‘Controlling the risks in the workplace’ method to help employers in the assessment of thermal comfort and in particular in thermal stress conditions. This involves 5 steps:
*Step 1 : Identify the hazards.
*Step 2 : Decide who is at risk.
*Step 3 : Evaluate the risks.
*Step 4 : Record findings.
*Step 5 : Review assessment

Cold conditions may be a normal part of a person’s day, for which they are well prepared, or may be an unusual situation resulting from extreme weather or from unforeseen circumstances such as failure of heating equipment. Cold stress can be relatively mild, or it can be extremely serious resulting in hypothermia, frostbite, or even death. Some people may be more susceptible to cold stress than others.

Symptoms might include:
*Shivering (or stopping shivering).
*Tiredness, poor coordination or confusion which can lead to accidents.
*Discolouration of the skin or itching.
*Dilated pupils.
*Reduced blood flow to hands and feet, numbness, swelling or tingling.
*Cramps.
*Blisters.
*Slowed pulse or breathing.
*Loss of consciousness.

Avoidance measures might include:
*Portable heaters.
*Minimising exposure to cold areas and cold products.
*Reducing cold draughts.
*Insulating floors.
*Providing personal protective equipment such as protective clothing, special footwear and so on.
*Providing sufficient breaks.

The HSE advises that the following British Standards are referred to as a basis from which to formulate a risk assessment strategy and to start managing cold stress:
*BS EN 511: Specification for protective gloves against cold.
*ISO 13732-3 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Touching of cold surfaces Part 3. Ergonomics data and guidance for application.
*BS 7915: 1998 Ergonomics of the thermal environment : Guide to design and evaluation of working practices for cold indoor environments.
*ISO 11079 Evaluation of cold environments - Determination of required clothing insulation (IREQ)
*ISO 15743 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - cold workplaces - risk assessment and management

Ref [http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].

HSE suggest that additional standards may need to be referred to depending on operational circumstances.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
*Dry bulb temperature.
*Globe temperature.
*Health and Safety.
*Health and safety Executive.
*Heating.
*Heat stress.
*Method statement.
*Personal protective equipment.
*Relative humidity.
*Temperature.
*Thermal comfort.
*Wet bulb globe temperature.
*Wet bulb temperature.

=== External references ===
*[http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/coldstress.htm HSE: Cold stress].

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