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

Table IX-4.

Occupational exposure limits for cold stress (Maximum work period recommended working 4-hour shift)

Air temperature Work lord Maximum work period (min)
wind velocity is below 0.5 m/sec, in an almost windless environment.
The standard work conditions are for four hours by shift work taking a rest in a recovery room for at least 30 minutes after one work sequel to.
−10~−25°C light work lord. (RMR~2) ~50
moderate work load (RMR~3) ~60
−26~−40°C light work load (RMR~2) ~30
moderate work load (RMR~3) ~45
−41~−55°C light workload (RMR~2) ~20
moderate work load (RMR~3) ~30