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Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) are a unique class of materials that have the ability to "remember" their original shape and return to it when subjected to certain stimuli, such as heat or stress. This remarkable property makes SMAs ideal for a wide range of applications, including medical devices, aerospace components, and consumer electronics. ...
According to the agency, employers should observe the following practices to protect against the spread of COVID-19 and the risk of heat-related illness: · Acclimatize new and returning workers to environmental and work conditions while wearing cloth face coverings. ...
OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings while Working Indoors in Hot and Humid Conditions states that employers should observe the following practices to protect against the spread of COVID-19 and the risk of heat-related illness: Acclimatize new and returning workers to environmental and work conditions while wearing cloth face coverings. ...
Higher temperatures and more intense heat waves are expected under future climate change in the Mediterranean region, which will affect human health, resulting in more premature deaths. ...
Although previous research has shown that the death rate for cardiovascular conditions, such as heart attacks and strokes, rises in heat waves, this study did not find a rise in rates of hospital admission for these causes. ...