- Tytuł:
- Effectiveness of a Light-Weight Ice-Vest for Body Cooling While Wearing Fire Fighter’s Protective Clothing in the Heat
- Autorzy:
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Smolander, J.
Kuklane, K.
Gavhed, D.
Nilsson, H.
Holmer, I. - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/90924.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2004
- Wydawca:
- Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy
- Tematy:
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fire fighting
smoke-diving
thermal strain
body cooling
ice-vest
ochrona przed skrajnymi temperaturami
ochrona przed ciepłem
środki ochrony indywidualnej
odzież ochronna
straż pożarna
pożar - Opis:
- The aim of the study was to examine the effects of wearing an ice-vest (ca 1 kg) on physiological and subjective responses in fire fighters. The experiments were carried out on a treadmill in a hot-dry environment. The physical cooling effect of the ice-vest was measured with a thermal manikin. The ice-vest effectively reduced skin temperatures under the vest. On average, heart rate was 10 beats/min lower, the amount of sweating was reduced by 13%, and subjective sensations of effort and warmth were lower during work with the ice-vest compared to work without it. Thermal manikin tests indicated that the useful energy available from the vest for body cooling was rather high (58%). In conclusion, the ice-vest reduces physiological and subjective strain responses during heavy work in the heat, and may promote efficient work time by 10%.
- Źródło:
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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics; 2004, 10, 2; 111-117
1080-3548 - Pojawia się w:
- International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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