Impact of firefighter hood design on range of motion, noise production and hearing

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Carcinogenicity of occupational exposure as a firefighter

Paul A. Demers et al.

LANCET ONCOLOGY (2022)

Article Materials Science, Textiles

Exploring the appropriate test methods to examine the effects of firefighter personal protective equipment on mobility

Su-Young Son et al.

Summary: This study aimed to determine the appropriate test methods for investigating the impact of personal protective equipment on the mobility of firefighters. The findings revealed that increased weight of protective equipment significantly decreased physical performance, functional balance ability, and joint angles. Subjective evaluation also indicated that heavy equipment led to increased perceived exertion and discomfort during movement. The study identified several effective test methods for examining the mobility of individuals wearing personal protective equipment.

FASHION AND TEXTILES (2022)

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Article Engineering, Industrial

Effects of firefighting hood design, laundering and doffing on smoke protection, heat stress and wearability

Richard M. Kesler et al.

Summary: The study aimed to measure the influence of hood design, laundering, and removal method on protection from soot contamination, heat stress, and wearability. Results showed that laundered particulate-blocking hoods and overhead doffing method can reduce neck skin contamination levels compared to traditional knit hoods, but no significant differences were found in heat stress or wearability measures.

ERGONOMICS (2021)

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