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Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Volume 5, 2007 - Issue 1
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WBGT Clothing Adjustment Factors for Four Clothing Ensembles and the Effects of Metabolic Demands

Thomas E. Bernard University of South Florida, College of Public Health, Tampa, Florida
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Victor Caravello United States Air Force, Det 3, AFIOH/CDO, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan
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Skai W. Schwartz University of South Florida, College of Public Health, Tampa, Florida
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Candi D. Ashley University of South Florida, College of Education, Tampa, Florida
Pages 1-5 | Published online: 04 Dec 2007

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