| ID (ISN) del documento | 112133 |
| Número CIS |
11-0875 |
| ISSN - Título de la serie |
1745-6673 - Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology |
| Año |
2011 |
| Número de serie |
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| Autor(es) |
Stewart I.B., Hunt A.P. |
| Título |
Negligible heat strain in armored vehicle officers wearing personal body armor |
| Información bibliográfica |
2011, 6:22, 6p. Illus. 38 ref. |
| Acceso Internet |
Negligible_heat_strain.pdf [en inglés]
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| Resumen |
This study evaluated the heat strain experienced by armoured vehicle officers (AVOs) wearing personal body armour (PBA) in a sub-tropical climate. Twelve male AVOs, aged 35-58 years, undertook an eight hour shift while wearing PBA. Heart rate and core temperature were monitored continuously. Urine specific gravity (USG) was measured before and after, and with any urination during the shift. Heart rate indicated an intermittent and low-intensity nature of the work. USG revealed six AVOs were dehydrated from pre through post shift, and two others became dehydrated. Core temperature averaged 37.4±0.3°C, with maximum's of 37.7±0.2°C. Despite increased age, body mass and poor hydration practices, and wet-bulb globe temperatures in excess of 30°C; the intermittent nature and low intensity of the work prevented excessive heat strain from developing. |
| Descriptores (primarios) |
carga térmica; vestimentas de protección; trabajadores masculinos; repartidores; violencia |
| Descriptores (secundarios) |
temperatura central del cuerpo; deshidratación; medida de la frecuencia cardíaca; estudio de puestos; índice WBGT |
| Tipo de documento |
D - Artículos periódicos |
| Tema(s) |
Fisiología del trabajo
Cemercio, servicios, oficinas
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Fisiología, ergonomía
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| Navegación por categoria(s) |
Heat and cold
Banking and financial services
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