Vermont Principals' Association mandatory procedure for high-school athletic participation in the heat (VPA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, Aug 2015): a five-level WBGT table (Grundstein 2015 Category 1) that sets rest/fluid breaks, practice-length caps, equipment limits, time-of-day limits and stopping outdoor workouts. An athletics overlay, not an occupational work/rest rule.
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| WBGT (°C) | Light 180 W | Moderate 300 W | Heavy 415 W | Very heavy 520 W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Minimal | Minimal | Minimal | Minimal |
| 25 | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| 26 | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| 27 | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| 28 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| 29 | High | High | High | High |
| 30 | High | High | High | High |
| 31 | Stop work | Stop work | Stop work | Stop work |
| 32 | Stop work | Stop work | Stop work | Stop work |
| 33 | Stop work | Stop work | Stop work | Stop work |
| 34 | Stop work | Stop work | Stop work | Stop work |
| 35 | Stop work | Stop work | Stop work | Stop work |
| 36 | Stop work | Stop work | Stop work | Stop work |
This standard's declared inputs do not include acclimatization status, so results do not vary by it.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
wbgtFloorsF |
|
maxPracticeHours | moderate 2 · high 1 |
minBreakMinutes |
|
breaksPerHourLow | 3 |
restMinutesPerHourHigh | 20 |
noPracticeWindowHigh | 11:00-16:00 |
recheckMinutes | 30 |
Required inputs: wbgtC
Optional inputs: none
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