[Comparative evaluation of regulated and non-regulated periods of work and rest in a high-temperature microclimate in the glass industry].

During warm periods of the year under unregulated work regimen the thermal state of the workers of glass manufacturing hot shops was regarded as discomfort. Under regulated work regimen the indices of workers' thermal state and hemodynamics were stabilized at a lower level. The dynamics of changes of the central nervous neuromuscular systems was also more favourable compared to the unregulated regimen. It was considered advisable to restrict the time of continuous stay at the workplace with heating microclimate for those engaged into work of mean intensity by 48 min. It was suggested to supply the workplace with the air with adequate microclimatic parameters and to organize health and psychophysiologic relief rooms.