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Occupational Exposure Limits for heat stress
| Work load | OELs |
|---|---|
| WBGT (°C) | |
| RMR ~1 (Very Light, ~130 kcal/h) | 32.5 |
| RMR ~2 (Light, ~ 190 kcal/h) | 30.5 |
| RMR ~3 (Moderate, ~ 250 kcal/h) | 29.0 |
| RMR ~4 (Moderate, ~ 310 kcal/h) | 27.5 |
| RMR ~5 (Heavy, ~ 370 kcal/h) | 26.5 |
