Physiological Evaluation of Chemical Protective Suit Systems (CPSS) in Hot Conditions

• Autorzy: Ilmarinen R. , Lindholm H. , Koivistoinen K. , Helisten P.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This job-related experiment investigated physiological strain in subjects wearing impermeable chemical protective suit systems (CPSSs) weighing about 28 kg. Two types of CPSSs were studied: the self-contained breathing apparatus was carried either inside or outside the suit. Eight healthy and physically fit male firefighter instructors aged 32 to 45 years volunteered for the study. The test drill, performed at a dry, windless ta of 40 °C, was divided into 2 consecutive work sessions of 14.5 min (a 20-min rest between) including typical operational work tasks. Considerable thermal and maximal cardiovascular strain and intense subjective discomfort measured in the firefighters emphasize the need to limit working time in hot conditions to only 10-12 min while wearing CPSSs. The present results indicate that the exceptionally heavy physical load and psychological stress during operations in chemical emergencies must be considered in the assessment of the cardiovascular capacity of ageing firefighters using CPSSs.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

chemical protective suit; hot conditions; physiological strain

PL

odzież ochronna; substancje szkodliwe; straż pożarna; zagrożenia chemiczne; stres; ratownictwo

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2004
• Tom: Vol. 10, No. 3
• Strony: 215--226
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 18 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Ilmarinen R.

• Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland

autor

Lindholm H.

• Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland

autor

Koivistoinen K.

• Finnish Emergency Services College, Kuopio, Finland

autor

Helisten P.

• Finnish Emergency Services College, Kuopio, Finland

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