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A deep learning method for hard-hat-wearing detection based on head center localization

Wójcik Bartosz, Żarski Mateusz, Książek Kamil, Miszczak Jarosław A., Skibniewski Mirosław J.

Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Technical Sciences

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2023

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Vol. 71, nr 6

art. no. e147340

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In recent years, a lot of attention has been paid to deep learning methods in the context of vision-based construction site safety systems. However, there is still more to be done to establish the relationship between supervised construction workers and their essential personal protective equipment, like hard hats. A deep learning method combining object detection, head center localization, and simple rule-based reasoning is proposed in this article. In tests, this solution surpassed the previous methods based on the relative bounding box position of different instances and direct detection of hard hat wearers and non-wearers. Achieving MS COCO style overall AP of 67.5% compared to 66.4% and 66.3% achieved by the approaches mentioned above, with class-specific AP for hard hat non-wearers of 64.1% compared to 63.0% and 60.3%. The results show that using deep learning methods with a humanly interpretable rule-based algorithm is better suited for detecting hard hat non-wearers.

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Modified Polymer Materials for Use in Selected Personal Protective Equipment Products

Irzmańska E., Brochocka A.

Autex Research Journal

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2017

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Vol. 17, no. 1

35--47

EN

The paper discusses the methods of modification of melt-blown polymer materials by the addition of a bactericidal agent or superabsorbent directly to the fibre-forming area during the melt-blown production process. It also presents tests of textile composites designed for use in selected types of personal protective equipment worn in the workplace. One example of the application of textile composites is the protective footwear insole. The insole composites contain specially developed variants of melt-blown nonwovens made from PP, PC, and PA fibres. Microbiological, hygienic, and mechanical tests have shown that the optimum insoles for all-rubber protective footwear are those made of bioactive composites containing a PC melt-blown nonwoven. Another example of composite application is the air-purifying half mask. Filter composites contain polymer nonwovens with the addition of different quantities of a superabsorbent. They have been tested for particle penetration, airflow resistance, and moisture sorption.

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Effect of Mechanical Factors on the Protective Parameters of Textile Elements in Personal Equipment Protecting Against Falls from a Height

Baszczynski K, Jachowicz M.

Fibres & Textiles in Eastern Europe

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2011

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Vol. 19, no. 5 (88)

117--124

EN

Assurance of consistent protective parameters throughout the whole period of use is one of the more important problems associated with personal equipment containing textile elements that protects against falls from a height. The most important factors causing mechanical damage to such equipment are indicated in the paper, which also presents the methods and test stands used for conducting tests involving the application of loads to the equipment under static and dynamic conditions with simultaneous exposure to additional mechanical factors. Such factors comprised friction against steel and concrete elements of specially devised shapes, simulating the effect of the worksite edge during a fall arrest. The results obtained demonstrated that an additional factor such as friction against an obstacle significantly decreases the mechanical strength, creating unfavorable conditions for a fall arrest. Thus, it can be concluded that if personal protective equipment protecting against falls from a height is to be used under conditions including potential exposure to additional mechanical factors, it must be characterised by special protective properties.

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Jednym z najważniejszych problemów związanych z indywidualnym sprzętem chroniącym przed upadkiem z wysokości jest zapewnienie zachowania parametrów ochronnych jego elementów włókienniczych podczas całego okresu użytkowania. W artykule dokonano analizy tych czynników oraz wskazano na najważniejsze, które mogą mieć istotne znaczenie z punktu widzenia bezpieczeństwa użytkownika sprzętu. Przedstawiono metody i stanowiska badawcze, które wykorzystano do badania zachowania sprzętu ochronnego, w warunkach obciążenia statycznego i dynamicznego, podczas oddziaływania na niego dodatkowych czynników mechanicznych. Jako główny czynnik mechaniczny przyjęto tarcie o profile stalowe i betonowe, o założonych wymiarach, symulujące brzeg stanowiska pracy. Uzyskane wyniki badań w warunkach statycznych i dynamicznych pokazują, że dodatkowy czynnik w postaci tarcia o elementy konstrukcyjne stanowiska pracy znacząco obniża parametry wytrzymałościowe sprzętu oraz pogarsza, z punktu widzenia człowieka, warunki procesu powstrzymywania spadania z wysokości. Wynika z tego, że jeżeli indywidualny sprzęt ochronny ma być stosowany na stanowiskach pracy, gdzie jego elementy włókiennicze będą narażone na kontakt z niebezpiecznymi obiektami podczas powstrzymywania spadania, to musi on charakteryzować się dodatkowymi parametrami ochronnymi.

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Jak uniknąć rozczarowania po odbiorze zakupionego wyrobu?

Czarnecki R.

Bezpieczeństwo i Technika Pożarnicza

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2008

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Nr 3

149--158

PL

W swoim artykule autor wskazuje potencjalnym nabywcom na co należy zwracać uwagę przy zakupie sprzętu technicznego i ochron osobistych strażaka.

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The article is a kind of guide how to buy fire protection equipment, what is important for potential buyer, what for should he put his attention.

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Review of Research Studies of Ergonomic Aspects of Selected Personal Protective Equipment

Szczecińska K., Łężak K.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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2000

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Zeszyt Specjalny

143--151

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This article is a review of research studies conducted in the Central Institute for Labour Protection (CIOP) on ergonomic aspects of personal protective equipment (PPE) design and use. Research was related to, among other things, a comparison of body strain and work time limitation for users wearing gas-tight and drill suits. Some other studies were connected with the biophysical properties of clothing materials for medical use. On the basis of the measurement results, a proposal of clothing construction with an optimum combination of protection and comfort was created. Research leading to the development of test methodology concerning automatic welding filters with switchable luminous transmittance is also conducted n CIOP. The article also brings up the subject of designing new PPE assuring a high level of comfort. A modei of material to be used under tight protective clothing, an inflammable harness for working at a height, and a model of intelligent clothing that will assist human thermoregulation processes during physical effort are examples of new PPE.

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Dynamic Performance of Horizontal Flexible Anchor Lines During Fall Arrest - A Numerical Method of Simulation

Baszczyński K., Zrobek Z

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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2000

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Vol. 6, No. 4

521--534

EN

Designing fall arrest systems, which contain horizontal flexible anchor lines is an important technical problem related to the safety of people who work at a height and need horizontal freedom of movement. The article presents a numerical simulation of the dynamic performance of horizontal flexible anchor lines during fall arrest. The model of a 2-component system – a horizontal flexible anchor line and a falling rigid mass, described with a second order non-linear differential equation - is the main element of this method. This method of simulation is realised by a computer program, which allows obtaining the most important data characterising a fall arrest. The article shows laboratory tests used for the verification of this method, which turned out to be a valuable source of information and which can be used for designing fall arrest systems.

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Assessment of the Protection Efficiency and Comfort of Personal Protective Equipment in Real Conditions of Use

Mayer A., Korhonen E.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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1999

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Vol. 5, No. 3

347--360

EN

The lack of scientific and technical knowledge in certain complex fields, together with schedule constraints, have lead to adopting in EN standards insufficiently validated tests, relying sometimes on an empirical approach. Thus, even personal protective equipment (PPE) with positive results in tests required by the standards can nevertheless prove to be unsatisfactory when used at work. Several research projects have already been carried out on equipment, fail arresting systems, protective clothing, and gloves by several health and safety institutes in Europe. The results would suggest practical solutions to improve the representative of several European Committee for Standardization (CEN) test methods and to focus more on informing and training workers on the manner of wearing PPE, in particular respiratory protective equipment or hearing protectors.