Citation

Majchrzycka K, Brochocka A, Luczak A, Lezak K. Int. J. Occup. Safety Ergonomics 2013; 19(3): 387-396.

Affiliation

Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland. kamaj@ciop.lodz.pl.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

24034881

Abstract

Personal protective equipment worn by uniformed services (e.g., the police and the military) must ensure protection against bodily injuries. However, a high degree of protection is always associated with significant discomfort. This article presents the results of an assessment of the ergonomics parameters of new special purpose products, ballistic inserts with improved ballistic resistance, and an assessment of the impact of the burden related to their use on the psychomotor performance of the subjects. An obstacle course and subjective ergonomics assessment questionnaires were used in tests. Thermal discomfort was also assessed. Psychological testing included tests enabling an assessment of the subjects' cognitive and psychomotor performance, and a subjective assessment of mental load. The tests did not show any decrease in the comfort of use of the new inserts with improved ballistic resistance compared to the inserts currently used.

Language: en