Physiological Method of Evaluating Protective Clothing for Work in a Cold Environment
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
سال: 1995
ISSN: 1080-3548,2376-9130
DOI: 10.1080/10803548.1995.11076321