Influence of severe cold thermal environment on core and skin temperatures: A systematic review

Zlatar, Tomi; Costa, José Torres; Vaz, Mário; Baptista, J. Santos

doi:10.3233/wor-192868

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“…Results reported that when workers develop activities outdoors (as in most examined cases), the combined application of environmental and physiological measurements is the best alternative for evaluating heat stress and strain in hot climates. These measurements are essential not only for hot climates exposure but also for extremely cold temperatures faced by these same occupational groups [103]. However, studies from this review did not address cold assessment in the field context.…”

Section: Thermal Stressmentioning

confidence: 97%

Applicability of Physiological Monitoring Systems within Occupational Groups: A Systematic Review

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Baptista

et al. 2021

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The emergence of physiological monitoring technologies has produced exceptional opportunities for real-time collection and analysis of workers’ physiological information. To benefit from these safety and health prognostic opportunities, research efforts have explored the applicability of these devices to control workers’ wellbeing levels during occupational activities. A systematic review is proposed to summarise up-to-date progress in applying physiological monitoring systems for occupational groups. Adhering with the PRISMA Statement, five databases were searched from 2014 to 2021, and 12 keywords were combined, concluding with the selection of 38 articles. Sources of risk of bias were assessed regarding randomisation procedures, selective outcome reporting and generalisability of results. Assessment procedures involving non-invasive methods applied with health and safety-related goals were filtered. Working-age participants from homogeneous occupational groups were selected, with these groups primarily including firefighters and construction workers. Research objectives were mainly directed to assess heat stress and physiological workload demands. Heart rate related variables, thermal responses and motion tracking through accelerometry were the most common approaches. Overall, wearable sensors proved to be valid tools for assessing physiological status in working environments. Future research should focus on conducting sensor fusion assessments, engaging wearables in real-time evaluation methods and giving continuous feedback to workers and practitioners.

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Section: Thermal Stressmentioning

confidence: 97%