Three Day Work (funded by NIOSH/CDC)

Workers repeatedly endure physically demanding tasks for prolonged periods of time on a daily basis, resulting in consecutive days of substantial physical fatigue. These repeated workdays can lead to short-term health consequences such as increased risk of musculoskeletal injury and long-term concerns such as kidney injury. To prevent these health concerns, we are determining the body temperature, fatigue, and hydration responses to repeated workdays in a hot environment.