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Portuguese Firefighters’ Anthropometrics: Pilot Study Results

  • 2021
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Authors
Anna S. P. Moraes
Miguel A. F. Carvalho
Rachel S. Boldt
Fernando B. N. Ferreira
Susan P. Ashdown
Linsey Griffin
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Proceedings of the 8th International Ergonomics Conference
Publisher
Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

The chapter discusses the importance of anthropometric data in designing effective personal protective equipment (PPE) for firefighters. It presents the preliminary results of a pilot study on Portuguese firefighters, comparing their anthropometric measurements with those of U.S. firefighters. The study highlights significant differences in stature and weight between the two populations, underscoring the need for country-specific anthropometric databases to ensure optimal PPE design and safety. The chapter also reviews previous anthropometric studies and the methodology used in the Portuguese study, providing valuable insights into the challenges and importance of accurate anthropometric data in firefighting equipment design.
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Title
Portuguese Firefighters’ Anthropometrics: Pilot Study Results
Authors
Anna S. P. Moraes
Miguel A. F. Carvalho
Rachel S. Boldt
Fernando B. N. Ferreira
Susan P. Ashdown
Linsey Griffin
Copyright Year
2021
Book
Proceedings of the 8th International Ergonomics Conference

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-66936-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-66937-9

Copyright Year: 2021

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66937-9_17
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