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Impact of Firefighters' Protective Clothing and Equipment on Upper Body Range of Motion

소방용 방화복 및 방화 장비에 따른 상반신 관절 각도의 동작 범위 연구

  • Kim, Seonyoung (Dept. of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Seoul National University) ;
  • Park, Huiju (Dept. of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, Cornell University)
  • Received : 2015.07.08
  • Accepted : 2015.08.08
  • Published : 2015.08.31
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Abstract

This study analyzed the range of motion of upper body in different configurations of firefighters' protective clothing and equipment. The purpose of this study was to understand the influence of firefighters' protective clothing and equipment over upper body motion in order to improve design of firefighters' protective clothing and equipment. 12 firefighters' upper body range of motion was analyzed while performing standing and walking trials in five different garment configurations including turnout ensemble, fire boots and the self-contained breathing apparatus. Analysis of upper body range of motion included spinal joints of L5S1, L4L3, T1C7, and C1Head. During standing trials, garment configurations caused a significant difference in range of motions at joints of L5S1, L4L3, T1C7, and C1Head. Analysis on the mean of range of motions at L5S1 and L4L3, showed that firefighters' waist bent forward significantly to a greater extent while they wore a self-contained breathing apparatus. A significantly increased range of motion was found for T1C7 and C1Head while carrying a self-contained breathing apparatus, which indicated an increase in the extension of the trunk and neck backward to stand upright and look squarely. A significant difference in range of motion was also found for L5S1 and L4L3 during walking trials.

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