Amount of Relative Strain Index | Interpretation of Index |
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RSI < 0.15 | Climate comfort |
0.15 ≤ RSI < 0.25 | Discomfort for sensitive individuals such as the elderly and children |
0.25 ≤ RSI < 0.35 | Discomfort for all people |
0.35 ≤ RSI < 0.45 | The risk of exposure to excessive heat (heat stroke risk) for 50% of people and more |
RSI ≥ 0.45 | The risk of hyperthermia for all people |