| Document ID (ISN) | 62938 |
| CIS number |
94-1790 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0014-0139 - Ergonomics |
| Year |
1993 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Ohnaka T., Tochihara Y., Muramatsu T. |
| Title |
Physiological strains in hot-humid conditions while wearing disposable protective clothing commonly used by the asbestos removal industry |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 1993, Vol.36, No.10, p.1241-1250. Illus. 27 ref. |
| Abstract |
Seven subjects wearing impermeable protective clothing and air masks were exposed to hot-humid conditions, cool conditions and hot/cool conditions (working in hot conditions and resting in cool conditions). Work was performed on an ergometer according to a work/rest schedule and rectal temperature, heart rate, sweat rate and discomfort sensation were recorded. Thermal stress was linked to work in protective clothing in hot-humid environments, although the physiological strains were significantly reduced by resting between work periods in a cool environment. The idea of a 'cool room' inside the workplace, so as to reduce thermal stress, is proposed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
protective clothing; biological effects; work at high temperature; heat load |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
body-core temperature; pulse rate; workbreaks; sweat rate |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Japan |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational physiology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Heat and cold
Protective clothing
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