Guide Information about Heat Stress
Info Using of Heat Index Checker is widely recommended by American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP), the American College of Sports Medicine, US Army, Sports Medicine Australia, Japan Amateur Sports Association, Japan Sports Medical Science Committee and the other authorized groups advocates:
Work :
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Sport :
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°C WBGT |
Recommendation |
| > 31 |
Stop exercises, cancel activities (except special occasions) |
| 28 - 31 | Avoid hard exercises, marathon or others which required large amount of heat load |
| 25 - 28 | Frequent rest breaks and hydration (drinking of water) is recommended |
| 21 - 25 | Hydration (drinking of water) during rest breaks is recommended |
| < 21 | Low risk of heat stroke but proper hydration should be encouraged, drink water is necessary |
Sport for children, outdoor activities :
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°C WBGT |
Recommendation |
| > 29,4 |
Stop exercises, cancel all athletic activities |
| 26,1 - 28,9 | Children who haven't yet acclimated to the heat or who are at higher risk of dehydration and heat-related illnesses should stop playing and get out of the heat |
| 23,9 - 25,9 | Frequent rest breaks, cooling off and hydration (drinking of water) is recommended each 15 minutes |
| < 23,9 | Low risk of heat stroke, all activities are allowed but proper hydration should be encouraged, drink water is necessary; continuous checking of heat-related symptoms |