Abstract
Firefighter’s job tasks require intensive physical work and involve a range of movements in a wide variety of hazardous environments and thermal conditions. It is thus critical that personal protective equipment allows firefighters to perform their duties with minimal limitations and maximum safety. However, many studies have shown concerns regarding turnout gear fit and comfort. This paper presents preliminary results of an in-progress study, for which the main goal is to develop design solutions to Portuguese firefighters’ protective equipment. With the aim of identifying specific needs from this population, a pilot study was conducted in northern Portugal. Data were collected through an online survey and a semi-structured interview, which allowed a deeper understanding of issues encountered. Findings from this pilot study served as a guide to adjust the study and provided insights to recommend an ergonomic redesign of firefighters’ gear.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Advances in Ergonomics in Design - Proceedings of the AHFE 2019 International Conference on Ergonomics in Design |
| Editors | Marcelo M. Soares, Francisco Rebelo |
| Publisher | Springer- Verlag |
| Pages | 721-732 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030202262 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
| Event | AHFE International Conference on Ergonomics in Design, 2019 - Washington D.C., United States Duration: Jul 24 2019 → Jul 28 2019 |
Publication series
| Name | Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing |
|---|---|
| Volume | 955 |
| ISSN (Print) | 2194-5357 |
Conference
| Conference | AHFE International Conference on Ergonomics in Design, 2019 |
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| Country | United States |
| City | Washington D.C. |
| Period | 7/24/19 → 7/28/19 |
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Keywords
- Fit issues
- Human factors and ergonomics
- Turnout ensemble
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Assessment of Portuguese Firefighters’ Needs : Preliminary Results of a Pilot Study. / Moraes, Anna S.P.; Carvalho, Miguel A.F.; Boldt, Rachel S.; Ferreira, Fernando B.N.; Griffin, Linsey; Ashdown, Susan P.
Advances in Ergonomics in Design - Proceedings of the AHFE 2019 International Conference on Ergonomics in Design. ed. / Marcelo M. Soares; Francisco Rebelo. Springer- Verlag, 2020. p. 721-732 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing; Vol. 955).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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