Document ID (ISN) | 109635 |
CIS number |
09-716 |
ISSN - Serial title |
1745-6673 - Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology |
Year |
2008 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Stewart I.B., McDonald M.D., Hunt A.P., Parker T.W. |
Title |
Physical capacity of rescue personnel in the mining industry |
Bibliographic information |
Oct. 2008, Vol.3, No.22, 6p. Illus. 31 ref. |
Internet access |
http://www.occup-med.com/content/pdf/1745-6673-3-22.pdf [in English]
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Abstract |
The mining industry has one of the highest occupational rates of serious injury and fatality. Staff involved with rescue operations are often required to respond to physically challenging situations. In this study, 91 Australian mine rescue personnel completed a series of health-related and rescue-related fitness tests, including measurements of aerobic capacity, abdominal endurance, abdominal strength, flexibility, lower back strength, leg strength, elbow flexion strength, shoulder strength, lower back endurance, and leg endurance. Rescue-related tasks comprised carrying a load, shoveling coal and dragging hose. Findings are discussed. Overall, physical fitness was judged insufficient. It is recommended that standards of required physical fitness be developed and that rescue personnel undergo regular training and testing to maintain these standards. |
Descriptors (primary) |
first-aid and rescue organization; Australia; mining industry; physical fitness; mine rescue; state of health |
Descriptors (secondary) |
manual lifting; work capacity; assessment of physical capacity; manual handling; standardization; muscular strength |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Australia |
Subject(s) |
Occupational physiology Mines and quarries
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
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Browse category(ies) |
Mining and quarrying First aid and emergency organization
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