Thermal Ergonomics Laboratory

Thermal Ergonomics Laboratory The Thermal Ergonomics Laboratory is directed by Dr. Ollie Jay within the Faculty of Health Sciences fitness, stages of development), physical (e.g.

The primary goal of the research conducted in the Thermal Ergonomics Laboratory is to understand the reason why thermoregulatory responses are almost always different between different people. Projects investigate whether the source of variability is physiological (e.g. body size, fatness) and/or psychological (e.g. thermal perception, sensations of fatigue). By mapping out the interactions between the various factors influencing human thermoregulation, we can:

1) Better advise people how to safely navigate through periods of extreme
heat (e.g. heat waves) and extreme cold
2) Ensure that athletes (both professional and recreational) and workers
(indoor and outdoor) conduct their regular activities without risking
their health through individually-catered exposure and hydration
guidelines
3) Provide effective temperature and hydration management to babies
during pre, peri and post-operative care
4) Advise specific populations (e.g. spinal cord injury athletes,
sympathectomy patients, multiple sclerosis patients) how to better
mitigate thermal stress during exercise and heat waves

Greater Sydney Area! We are researchers at The University of Sydney and are recruiting people with Multiple Sclerosis wh...
30/03/2022

Greater Sydney Area! We are researchers at The University of Sydney and are recruiting people with Multiple Sclerosis who are heat sensitive to identify ways to help mitigate fatigue or other symptoms during exercise. Please see flyer attached and contact our team if you are interested!

The TEL lab at the University of Sydney is looking for research participants to identify environmental limits for older ...
10/03/2022

The TEL lab at the University of Sydney is looking for research participants to identify environmental limits for older adults. Help us to determine how ageing affects the ability for the body to dissipate heat in hot environments. Please see flyer below and contact us if you are interested!!

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28/08/2020

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“Junior Volunteers between the ages of 10-17 required for NHMRC-funded research to develop a new 'Extreme Heath Policy for Child and Youth Sport in Australia!! 🌞 🏉 ⚽ ⚾ 🏀 See flyer below for more information! ”

06/08/2020

A new study from Australian scientists at the forefront of climate and health modelling suggests electric fans and water dousing could be a viable stay-at-home cooling strategy as the United States (US) anticipates extreme heat.

21/02/2020

"Attendees brought a diverse range of experiences to the table."

Do fans help to cool you down in a heatwave? Follow the link to learn more 👀👇
22/12/2019

Do fans help to cool you down in a heatwave? Follow the link to learn more 👀👇

Do fans cut it when temperatures are breaking records? An expert explains whether they really work or not.

27/10/2019

We are currently looking for participants for our Menopause at work Study. The aim of this research is to find out the most comfortable air temperature for menopausal women at work! If you are between the ages of 40 to 60, premenopausal, or postmenopausal and experiencing some hot flashes or discomfort in hot environments contact us now for more information!

14/11/2018

The Thermal Ergonomics Lab are currently recruiting older adults to take part in our NHRMC funded study to look at cooling strategies during heatwaves. Please message us to get more information.

Grant Lynch at the ACSM conference presenting our work investigating cooling strategies during a NRL match in hot and hu...
31/05/2018

Grant Lynch at the ACSM conference presenting our work investigating cooling strategies during a NRL match in hot and humid environments

Our student Georgia Chaseling presenting her work at the ACSM conference investigating body temperature regulation in pe...
31/05/2018

Our student Georgia Chaseling presenting her work at the ACSM conference investigating body temperature regulation in people with MS

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