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Working at 40°C: The Science of Heat Strain and Survival on the Line

How heat load accumulates during service, the early warning signs crews ignore, and a practical drinking strategy that fits a real ticket wave.

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Savamander Newsroom

18 September 2026 · 5 min read

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