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Physical Work Limits for Toronto Firefighters in Warm Environments

G. A. Selkirk Operational Medicine Section, Defence R&D Canada—Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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T. M. McLellan Operational Medicine Section, Defence R&D Canada—Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Pages 199-212 | Published online: 17 Aug 2010

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