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Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Volume 14, 2017 - Issue 4
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Perception or reality: Can thermal perceptions inform management of firefighters in the heat?

Anthony WalkerUniversity of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ben RattrayUniversity of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia;Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia
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Matt BrearleyNational Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Pages 306-312 | Published online: 06 Mar 2017

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