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A Comparative Analysis of Thermoelectric Modules for the Purpose of Ensuring Thermal Comfort in Protective Clothing

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2021
In recent times, more and more workers are exposed to thermal stress due to climate changes and increased ambient temperature. Demanding physical activities and the use of protective clothing are additional sources of thermal load for workers. Therefore,
Anna Dąbrowska   +3 more
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Fabric Selection for the Reference Clothing Destined for Ergonomics Test of Protective Clothing: Physiological Comfort Point of View

open access: yesAUTEX Research Journal, 2016
The currently used methods of ergonomic assessment of protective clothing depend on the subjective feeling of research participants and don’t take into consideration all aspects of its use.
Bartkowiak Grażyna   +2 more
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Modified Polymer Materials for Use in Selected Personal Protective Equipment Products

open access: yesAUTEX Research Journal, 2017
The paper discusses the methods of modification of melt-blown polymer materials by the addition of a bactericidal agent or superabsorbent directly to the fibre-forming area during the melt-blown production process.
Irzmańska Emilia, Brochocka Agnieszka
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Preliminary study on the thermomechanical treatment of shape memory alloys for applications in clothing protecting against heat

open access: yesAdvances in Mechanical Engineering, 2017
Nowadays, a rapid growth of smart materials’ implementation in textiles and clothing can be observed as it allows attaining the functions and properties unachievable with conventional materials.
Grażyna Bartkowiak   +3 more
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Analysis of the Possibility of Using Energy Harvesters to Power Wearable Electronics in Clothing

open access: yesAdvances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2019
The purpose of this study is to analyze the state-of-art knowledge of the use of energy harvesters (EHs) to power the wearables of clothing. The study discusses some examples of clothing with incorporated different types of EHs, harvesting energy from ...
Anna Dąbrowska, Agnieszka Greszta
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Risk Factors Analysis of Herbicide Applicators (Case Study on Palm Oil Plantation PT. S Banyuasin District) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: Recently, herbicide used widely in agriculture and plantation areas to controlling weeds. The application of herbicide can have positive effects and negative impacts, if the application is not compliant can pollute the environment and cause
Amin, M. (Maliha)   +3 more
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Experimental Investigation of the Wettability of Protective Glove Materials: A Biomimetic Perspective

open access: yesAUTEX Research Journal, 2021
The objective of the present work was to evaluate the surface wettability of commercially available polymeric protective gloves, as well as to determine the effects of their surface topography in conjunction with the glove material on the hydrophobic ...
Irzmańska Emilia   +3 more
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Comprehensive evaluation of the work at height [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
The article evaluates the issue of work at heights in industry and reports statistics on fatal accidents at work, the source of which is a fall from above.
Dlugoš, Ivan, Kissiková, Lenka
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Influence of Low-Temperature Plasma Treatment on The Liquid Filtration Efficiency of Melt-Blown PP Nonwovens in The Conditions of Simulated Use of Respiratory Protective Equipment

open access: yesChemical and Process Engineering, 2017
Filtering nonwovens produced with melt-blown technology are one of the most basic materials used in the construction of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) against harmful aerosols, including bio- and nanoaerosols.
Majchrzycka Katarzyna   +3 more
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Safety boots [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Nowadays, safety boots are necessary and essential to workers in order to avoid harm and injury at a workplace. Safety boots can be defined as a personal protective equipment (PPE) for foot protection at workplace from getting foot injuries caused by ...
Abubakar, Muhammad Umarazizi   +2 more
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