Abstract
The definition of 'cold' and the effects of cold on human function, performance and health are described. Cold-associated injuries, including nonfreezing cold injuries, such as immersion foot, and freezing cold injuries, such as frostbite, are outlined. Methods of assessment of cold stress and modelling of cold strain are examined. Work practices for prevention of cold injuries for various cold workplaces are outlined.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Protective Clothing |
| Subtitle of host publication | Managing Thermal Stress |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 366-391 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781782420408 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781782420323 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cold injury
- Cold-protective clothing
- Required insulation
- Survival time
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Materials Science(all)