Heat Discomfort Zones
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| Temperature | Maximum Recommended Work Load | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Humidity (%) | |||||
| oF | oC | 30 | 40 | 60 | 80 |
| 80 | 27 | Very Heavy | Very Heavy | Very Heavy | Heavy |
| 90 | 32 | Very Heavy | Heavy | Moderate | Light |
| 100 | 38 | Heavy | Moderate | Light | Not recommended |
| 110 | 43 | Moderate | Light | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| 120 | 49 | Light | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended |
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