Compares heat exposure mitigation effectiveness of different shade materials in agricultural workers, suggesting consideration of preferences and practicality.
In this study, we found that all studied shade materials significantly reduced BG and WBGT compared to no shade, but we observed no substantial differences in heat exposure mitigation between the shade materials themselves. For similarly performing shade materials, worker and supervisor preferences and practical considerations should be considered when selecting shade approaches in specific workplaces that are likely to be adopted and sustained.
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