Table 2.
Mean of physiological parameters and thermal stress indices in bakery workers.
| Variable | WBGT | HSSI Index | Oral temperature | Drumhead Temperature | Heartbeat | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | 29.4(1.26) | 16.07(2.03) | 35.99(0.82) | 36.4(0.62) | 74.62(3.4) | 23.81(3.3) |
| Bread grabber | 28.7(1.06) | 14.72(1.8) | 35.82(0.79) | 35.71(0.86) | 72.3(4.7) | 25.78(3.02) |
| Pastry maker | 26.6(2.21) | 12.2(2.75) | 35.21(1.19) | 35.24(1.13) | 73.71(5.35) | 24.69(3.76) |
| Total | 28.69(1.41) | 15.02(2.6) | 35.8(0.94) | 36.03(0.77) | 73.99(4.1) | 24.37(3.41) |