Robert E. Schlegel2016-01-142016-03-302016-01-142016-03-301979-10-01Schlegel, R. E. (1979). Evaluation of Static Work Capabilities in a Hot Environment. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 23(1), 174-178. doi: 10.1177/107118137902300143http://hdl.handle.net/11244/25282The effects of heat stress on an individual's static work capabilities were investigated. Various indicators of strength and endurance were measured under differing heat stress levels. One measure which exhibited a significant change at higher heat stress levels was a combined strength-endurance measurement involving a series of maximal voluntary contractions throughout a one hour exposure. At 35° C WBGT the decrease in MVC from the beginning of the exposure to the end was 43% compared to only 6% at 18° C WBGT. Core temperature was also monitored throughout each exposure.en-USResearch Article10.1177/107118137902300143false