A visual-visual dual computer task was designed to test the effect of the thermal environment on dual task performance. The temperatures selected for testing were 20 and 35 degrees C Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT). 34 volunteers were randomly assigned to 1 of the 2 temperature conditions. Individual differences in single task performance were controlled by equating the baselines of single ta...

It is well established that high ambient heat could cause congenital abnormalities resulting in miscarriage or stillbirth among certain species of mammals. However, this has not been systematically studied in real field settings among humans, despite the potential value of such knowledge for estimating the impact of global warming on the human species. This study sought to test the hypothesis t...

Global warming causes a temperature rise and alteration of other meteorological variables that directly or indirectly affect human comfort. The wet bulb globe (WBGT) incorporates the effects multiple to provide reliable measure thermal stress. Despite large significance WBGT on public health, studies related characterization trends assessment are limited in tropical humid region like Peninsular...

BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to organise an assessment of the physical strains and environmental exposure to hydrocarbon derivatives in persons involved in shoreline clean-up of heavy oil products, in order to investigate the dangers of oil spill clean-up. MATERIAL AND METHODS Forty-three healthy volunteers wearing protective equipment cleaning up an artificial shoreline underwent card...

Qatar is hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In field of sports architecture, this a challenging case study for new design solutions that guarantee comfort and safety occupants in such hot humid climate. This work analyzes thermal stadium designed international competitions Doha, Qatar. The has total capacity 47,000 spectators. An external façade protects from exposure to wind sunlight, fresh air ...