Cardiovascular Stress, Energy Expenditure and Subjective Perceived Ratings of Fire Fighters During Typical Fire Suppression and Rescue Tasks

• Autorzy: Bugajska J. , Zużewicz K. , Szmauz-Dybko M. , Konarska M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The study determined physiological and psychophysical responses to fire fighters’ typical activities. Selfreported assessment of the most demanding fire fighting/rescue tasks were collected with a questionnaire. Then 19 voluntary fire fighters performed 3 simulated fire fighting/rescue tasks in protective clothing. Heart rate (HR), blood pressure and energy expenditure were measured; the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was assessed with the Borg scale. The questionnaires showed that carrying out victims, fire suppression and resuscitation were classified as heavy load; climbing stairs with a hose as moderate load. According to RPE the subjects considered their effort during ladder climbing fairly light and only somewhat harder during stair climbing and carrying out injured people. The study demonstrated that typical fire fighting/rescue tasks were associated with high energy expenditure and imposed considerable cardiovascular stress. The Borg scale appeared not suitable for assessing perceived exertion in fire fighters during simulated tasks.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

firefighters' tasks; rating perceived exertion; cardiovascular stress; energy expenditure

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2007
• Tom: Vol. 13, No. 3
• Strony: 323--331
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 29 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Bugajska J.

• Department of Ergonomics, Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, Poland

autor

Zużewicz K.

• Department of Ergonomics, Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, Poland

autor

Szmauz-Dybko M.

• Department of Ergonomics, Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, Poland

autor

Konarska M.

• Department of Ergonomics, Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, Poland

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