[Thermal stress. Dangers, tolerance, prevention and cure]

Area of Science:

• Physiology
• Environmental Health

Context:

• Human thermoregulation and tolerance to thermal stress are critical physiological processes.
• Occupational environments, particularly aerospace, present significant thermal hazards.

Purpose:

• To describe thermoregulation and human thermal stress tolerance.
• To identify dangers of extreme temperatures in occupational settings, especially aerospace.
• To emphasize methods for predicting individual temperature tolerance.

Summary:

• The study details human thermoregulation and tolerance to thermal stress.
• It outlines the risks associated with high and low temperatures in various work environments, with a focus on aerospace.
• Methods for predicting individual tolerance to temperature variations are discussed.

Impact:

• Provides insights into occupational health and safety in extreme temperatures.
• Informs strategies for preventing heat-stroke and frost-bite.
• Highlights the importance of personalized tolerance assessment in hazardous environments.