Assessing functional clothing needs of bicycle patrol officers

Black, Catherine; Cloud, Rinn M.

doi:10.1080/17543260801998855

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“…Moreover, this study placed equal premium on fabric and design rather than on design only, which has been practiced in previous studies (Huck and Kim 1997, Choi and Ashdown 2002, Tan et al1998, Black and Cloud 2008 The predicted e and humidity tual T-shirt. Figure 6B.…”

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The development of anti-heat stress clothing for construction workers in hot and humid weather

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The purpose of this study was to develop anti-heat stress clothing for construction workers in hot and humid weather. Following DeJonge's functional clothing design process, the design situation was explored, including clothing fabric heat/moisture transporting properties and UV protection and the aspects of clothing ergonomic design (mobility, convenience, and safety). The problem structure was derived from the results of the surveys in three local construction sites, which agreed well with the task requirements and observations. Specifications were consequently described and 30 commercially available fabrics were identified and tested. Fabric testing data and design considerations were inputted in S-smart system to predict the thermal functional performance of the clothing. A new uniform prototype was developed and evaluated. The results of all measurements suggest that the new uniform which incorporated fabrics with superior heat/moisture transporting properties and loose-fitting design could reduce the workers' heat stress and improve their comfort and work performance. Practitioner Summary: The construction workers' uniform currently used in Hong Kong during summer was unsatisfactory. Following DeJonge's functional clothing design process, an anti-heat stress uniform was developed by testing 30 fabrics and predicting clothing thermal functional performance using S-smart system. The new uniform could reduce the workers' heat stress and improve their comfort and work performance.

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“…The design process of DeJonge (1984) was also applied to the assessment of functional clothing worn by bicycle patrol officers (Black and Cloud 2008), which involved influence factors that were particularly related to comfort, durability, protection, and dimensional stability.…”

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“…The results led to the redesign and improvement of the product, as well as the reduction of product returns. Other clothing items, such as occupational clothing for female pear farmers [16], thermal protective flight suits [17], and bicycle patrol uniforms [18], were designed to address the expectations of the wearer by employing the functional design process approach. Thus, the literature provides a systematic method to develop functional clothing.…”

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Developing a hybrid cooling vest for combating heat stress in the construction industry

Guo

Chan

Wong

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Textile Research Journal

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Many frontline workers in Hong Kong construction industry have to perform physically demanding work under hot working conditions, which could reduce work efficiency and time and increase the occurrence of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. This study aimed to develop a hybrid, new cooling vest (NCV) to combat heat stress in the construction industry. Following the functional clothing design process, the problem identification was conducted. Preliminary ideas were formed through the analysis of available types, research, survey, literature review, and brainstorming. The design was refined through the use of desirable phase change material packs, fans with high wind velocity/long duration, and fabrics with thin, vaporpermeable, wind/water/abrasion-resistant properties, and UV protection, as well as clothing ergonomic design that considers fit, mobility, convenience, and safety. The desirable thermal functional performance in NCV was previewed through a computer-aided design platform (CAD) S-smart system. The design criteria were established and the prototype was developed. The environmental chamber testing results showed that in a hot environment, the mean skin temperature (35.8 °C vs. 36.59 °C), heart rate (110 beats/min vs. 116 beats/min) and core temperature of the subjects with NCV were significantly lower than those with the control (without NCV). A significantly longer exercise time was obtained with NCV compared with the control (22.08 min vs. 11.08 min). The significant improvements in levels felt coolness, dryness, comfort, and physical recovery were observed with NCV. Results suggest that NCV can reduce the thermal stress of construction workers and improve their work performance and comfort.

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“…Black and Cloud (2008) assessed the functional clothing needs of bicycle police officers and concluded that visible and robust equipment is important from a safety perspective as collisions are common causes for police cyclists' injuries, and without high visibility police officers may risk injuring both themselves and the general public. However, demands for visibility can also be contrasted with tactical advantages of riding 'stealth'.…”

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Using police bicycle patrols to manage social order in bicycle and pedestrian traffic networks

Rantatalo

2016

The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles

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This article examines how bicycle police units perceive their impact on social norms of rule compliance and risk behaviours in bicycle and pedestrian traffic networks. Using qualitative methods, a police bicycle patrol was analysed. Findings indicate that bicycle patrols are promising as an innovative measure to target bicycle and pedestrian traffic enforcement. Police reported that the bicycle patrol allowed increased accessibility and that police presence on bicycles had a positive normative impact on the behaviours of bike riders and pedestrians. The discussion encompasses the way in which bicycle patrol units hold important tacit knowledge of street life that could play a key role in policy making.

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Assessing functional clothing needs of bicycle patrol officers

Cited by 15 publications

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The development of anti-heat stress clothing for construction workers in hot and humid weather

The development of anti-heat stress clothing for construction workers in hot and humid weather

Developing a hybrid cooling vest for combating heat stress in the construction industry

Using police bicycle patrols to manage social order in bicycle and pedestrian traffic networks

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