Implementation and feasibility of using physiological monitoring approaches to preventing the development of occupational heat-stress in a nuclear power plant

This project will investigate the usability and feasibility of implementing physiological monitoring approaches to Bruce Power heat-stress management program. The project will involve personnel working in hot environments at Bruce Power conducting work as per normal in addition to peer monitoring using perceptual measures (ratings of perceived exertion and thermal sensation), and wearing a physiological monitoring vest (Equivital eqO2+ LifeMonitor). Additionally, Bruce Power personnel will be asked to report on the like and dislike of the approaches so that barriers and facilitators to implementation can be identified. Bruce Power organization will benefit from this project as guidance will be provided towards improving current heat-stress management practice to increase workers safety when conducting work in hot environments.

Faculty Supervisor:

Steve Fischer;Allison Stephens

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Partner:

Bruce Power

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Utilities

University:

University of Waterloo

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