Heat acclimatisation retention for various fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) rosters in the Australian Resources sector

Edith Cowan University, Australia

Updated: 9 months ago
Location: Mount Lawley, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Deadline: ;

Project Outline:

This study will examine heat exposure levels of workers in the North of Australia who work a FIFO roster and spend their off-swing in colder climates. Various physiological indicators of heat acclimatisation will be determined at the end of their time on-site and again upon their return from their time off site. This research will inform industry of the ideal FIFO rosters in order to ensure workers remain fully acclimatised and/or will advise on strategies to re-establish full acclimatisation as soon as possible after their return to work.

Access to a large FIFO cohort is essential.

Desired skills: Master of Public Health (by Research)

Project Area: Occupational Hygiene; Biological Monitoring; Heat Stress.

School / Research Centre / Institute: Occupational and Environmental Health

Supervisor(s): Professor Jacques Oosthuizen

Project level: Masters or PhD

Funding: Applicant should apply for ECUHDR or RTP Scholarship

Start date: Ongoing

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