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Which group of people is at risk of heat illness according to the text?
Which group of people is at risk of heat illness according to the text?
- Office workers in air-conditioned buildings
- People working in moderate temperatures without protective clothing
- Workers in cold industries with no protective clothing
- Unacclimatised workers in the tropics (correct)
What was the original purpose of the heat illness index mentioned in the text?
What was the original purpose of the heat illness index mentioned in the text?
- To protect outdoor workers from cold-related illnesses
- To calculate the risk of heat illness for military recruits (correct)
- To assess indoor air quality in offices
- To monitor the risk of heat illness for office workers
What emergency service workers are mentioned as being at risk of heat illness in the text?
What emergency service workers are mentioned as being at risk of heat illness in the text?
- Paramedics in an air-conditioned ambulance
- Fire or mines rescue workers (correct)
- Coast guard personnel on a ship
- Police officers on regular duty
What action is recommended for lowering body temperature in cases of heat stroke?
What action is recommended for lowering body temperature in cases of heat stroke?
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Who may need intravenous fluids in cases of heat stroke?
Who may need intravenous fluids in cases of heat stroke?
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Which industry workers would be at risk if they have had a break from exposure?
Which industry workers would be at risk if they have had a break from exposure?
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What does WBGT stand for as mentioned in the text?
What does WBGT stand for as mentioned in the text?
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What is the basis for International Standard and guidance according to the text?
What is the basis for International Standard and guidance according to the text?
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