Heat & Human Performance: from mine sites to marathons to surgical theatres - Associate Professor Karen Wallman

What is the effect of ambient heat on human performance? Prolonged exposure to heat can have detrimental effects on mental performance as well as physical ability. In some cases, prolonged heat exposure can result in death. In this talk, Associate Professor Karen Wallman discusses the effects of heat on the human body and what measures can be undertaken to reduce this impact. The effects of heat exposure will considered in respect to athletes on the sporting field, workers on a mining site and surgical staff in a burn surgery.