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. 2025 Aug 26;7(1):ROEL2025. doi: 10.1539/eohp.ROEL2025

Table IX-2. Occupational exposure limits for cold stress (Maximal work duration in a 4-hour shift).

Temperature Workload Maximal work duration (min)
−10~–25°C Light work (RMR~2) ~ 50
Moderate work (RMR~3) ~ 60
−26~–40°C Light work (RMR~2) ~ 30
Moderate work (RMR~3) ~ 45
−41~–55°C Light work (RMR~2) ~ 20
Moderate work (RMR~3) ~ 30