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Modelling Physical Fatigue Through Physiological Monitoring Within High-Risk Pr...

Physical fatigue is not only a tiredness condition but can also be a symptom of various diseases or a precursor of workplace accidents and incidents. High-risk professions like firefighters and military personnel are more frequently exposed to it and its consequences. To contribute to current research efforts towards physical fatigue quantification approaches for these professionals, the current work aimed to t...

Cardiopulmonary, Metabolic and Perceived Exertion Characteristics Among Portugu...

Background: Firefighting is a strenuous occupation that requires firefighters to be in excellent physical condition. However, some of these professionals are not sufficiently physically fit for duty, negatively impacting their performance. Objective: To cardiopulmonary characterize Portuguese firefighters at different exercise intensities to clarify if their physical fitness profile is adequate to overcome thei...

Prevalence to patellofemoral pain syndrome in occupational context: a systemati...

Results of a feasibility randomised controlled trial of osteopathy on neck-shou...

Background: Computer use is a well-known source of chronic pain, leading to absenteeism and reduced pro-ductivity and well-being. This study evaluated the feasibility of conducting a full-scale randomised controlled trial. Several methodological variables defined trial feasibility. Materials and methods: Thirty adults, daily computer users reporting pain, were recruited. Data collection took place at LABIOMEP. ...

Occupational accidents in native and planted forests in Brazil: 2007-2018

BACKGROUND: Despite constant technological evolution, the forestry sector is still characterised as one with the highest risk of occupational accidents. There is no doubt that accidents penalise workers considerably, as well as the companies, insurers, and, consequently, the society, to which many of the costs are externalised, namely in cases where the worker is incapacitated and unable to work. OBJECTIVE: The...

RECENT NOVELTIES IN THE FIELD OF THE ERGONOMICS RISK ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY: SH...

Real time fatigue assessment: A short review evidencing the usage of safety mon...

Fatigue decreases performance and physical strength causing incidents and accidents in operational settings. During military operations, soldiers encounter extreme conditions, which combined lead to a fatigue status that can cause serious physiological impairments, decreasing performance on the battlefield. Comprehensive studies in realistically stressful environments are essential to expand the knowledge regar...

Real time fatigue assessment: Identification and continuous tracing of fatigue ...

Fatigue decreases performance and physical strength causing incidents and accidents in operational settings. An algorithm has been developed for the management of fatigue, in which assessment of monitored physiological parameters determines different categories of alert alarms with the aim of advising timely interventions and preventing further physical impairments. In this study, the performance of the algorit...

Evaluation on legislations and standards for working in severe cold thermal env...

Repetitive work in a dairy factory and elbow musculoskeletal disorders: Inciden...

The elbow is an essential joint for movement of the hand and forearm. The functionality of the upper extremity relies on elbow motion. So, the involvement of elbow in working postures is naturally high in reported occupations and work environments like food manufacturing. As consequence, the risks for the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) in this area increase considerably. The risk ...