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Influence of age, geographical region, and work unit on heat strain symptoms: a cross-sectional survey of electrical utility workers

Shane Rogersona Department of Health, Safety and Environment, Energy Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Matt Brearleyb Thermal Hyperformance, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia;c National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre, Royal Darwin Hospital, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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Rudi Meird School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Lyndon Brookse School of Environment, Science and Engineering, Marine Ecology Research Centre (MERC), Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia;f StatPlan Consulting Pty Ltd, Woodburn, New South Wales, Australia
Pages 515-522 | Published online: 16 Nov 2020

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