Sohar Aluminium, Sohar, Oman.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India.
East Mediterr Health J. 2019 Mar 19;25(1):34-39. doi: 10.26719/emhj.18.013.
High process temperatures associated with industrial operations augment risk of heat stress and illness, particularly during summer months in the Gulf Region. Lack of hydration and nutrition during day time, during Ramadan can subject workers to even greater risk of heat stress and illness.
To examine the physiological effects of prolonged fasting in thermally challenging conditions.
Longitudinal measurements were carried out on employees during fasting in Ramadan in three departments of an aluminium smelter. After informed consent, physiological parameters were measured at 4-hour intervals.
Average heart rate and urine specific gravity increased in the first 4 hours of shift work, while tympanic temperature did not rise significantly. Moreover, in the second 4 hours of shift work, urine specific gravity stabilized compared to the first 4 hours.
Robust workplace measures are needed for industries with high process temperatures, located in the Gulf Region, in order to minimize the enhanced risk of heat stress and illness during Ramadan.
与工业作业相关的高温会增加热应激和疾病的风险，尤其是在海湾地区的夏季。在斋月期间，白天缺水和缺乏营养会使工人面临更大的热应激和疾病风险。
研究在热环境下长时间禁食对生理的影响。
在一家铝冶炼厂的三个部门对在斋月期间禁食的员工进行了纵向测量。在获得知情同意后，每隔 4 小时测量生理参数。
在轮班工作的前 4 小时，平均心率和尿比重增加，而鼓膜温度没有显著升高。此外，在轮班工作的后 4 小时，尿比重与前 4 小时相比趋于稳定。
对于位于海湾地区、工艺温度较高的行业，需要采取强有力的工作场所措施，以尽量降低斋月期间热应激和疾病风险的增加。
