Experimental studies on combined effects of high temperature and carbon monoxide

Abstract

Heat and carbon monoxide (CO) are the two common, co-existing hazards encountered in industry.

Our researches showed that high temperature could enhance the toxicity of CO, on the other hand, CO could affect thermoregulation and reduce heat tolerance of the body. According to the results obtained, we made constructive amendments to the health standard, in order to safeguard the workers health and their productive capacity.

Keywords

combined effect / temperature / carbon monoxide / cAMP in hypothalamus / oxidative phosporylation

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