Can a cooling vest beat the heat? study tests simple solutions for outdoor workers
NCT ID NCT06998667
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two cooling methods to help outdoor workers lower their body temperature and avoid heat illness. 40 workers were monitored while using cooling vests or other cooling techniques. The goal was to see which method works best to keep core temperature down during hot workdays.
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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