Belgium Code du bien-être au travail WBGT-based maximum ceilings by workload. Exceedance at any level triggers mandatory technical and organisational controls including ventilation improvements and free refreshing drinks.
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| WBGT (°C) | Light 180 W | Moderate 300 W | Heavy 415 W | Very heavy 520 W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr |
| 25 | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr |
| 26 | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr |
| 27 | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | Stop work |
| 28 | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | Stop work |
| 29 | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | Stop work |
| 30 | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | Stop work |
| 31 | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | Stop work | Stop work |
| 32 | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | Stop work | Stop work |
| 33 | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | Stop work | Stop work |
| 34 | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | Stop work | Stop work |
| 35 | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | Stop work | Stop work | Stop work |
| 36 | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | Stop work | Stop work | Stop work |
This standard's declared inputs do not include acclimatization status, so results do not vary by it.
Required inputs: wbgtC, workload
Optional inputs: none
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