BNL Heat Stress Conditions

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When Heat Stress conditions exist, the appropriate Work-Rest regimen appears in red.
All temperatures are 30-60 minute averages and are stated in degrees Fahrenheit.
This information is updated daily from 8:30AM to 5:00PM when potentials for heat stress conditions exist.

WBGT INDEX (OUTDOOR) DATE AND TIME TIME OF LAST UPDATE
   05/02/2013 19:54  08/13/2012 15:32 

Hourly Work-Rest regimen based on the current WBGT Index and the Work Load Level

Light Work  Moderate Work Heavy Work Very Heavy Work
Normal Work Conditions  Normal Work Conditions  Normal Work Conditions  Normal Work Conditions 

WBGT Index (Outdoor) = 0.7Wet Bulb + 0.2Globe + 0.1Dry Bulb

 Wet Bulb Temp Globe Temp Dry Bulb Temp
        

IH Program Area -  Heat Stress

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