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. 2016 Sep 20;58(5):489–518. doi: 10.1539/joh.ROEL2016

Table IX-2.

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

Temperature Work load 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