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J Health Syst Res 2024, 20(1): 24-31 |
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Research code: IR.MUI.RESEARCH.REC.1400.019
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Malek Raisi S, Mousavi S M, Dehghan H. Designing and Manufacturing Cooling Pants and Evaluating Their Effects on Heat Strain in Hot Laboratory Conditions. J Health Syst Res 2024; 20 (1) :24-31
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1- Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- PhD Student, Student Research Committee AND Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3- Professor, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- PhD Student, Student Research Committee AND Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3- Professor, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract: (1069 Views)
Background: Heat exposure, as a work-related risk factor, can have a significant effect on human health. This study aimed to design and manufacture evaporative cooling pants and evaluate their effectiveness in reducing heat strain under controlled laboratory conditions.
Methods: The study consisted of three stages: developing evaporative cooling pants, assessing their cooling power in a laboratory and evaluating their effectiveness. 12 men wore regular pants and then switched to evaporative cooling pants while their heart rate, skin and ear temperature, and PSI were measured every 5 minutes. Data was analyzed using SPSS software.
Findings: The study revealed that the specially designed evaporative shorts lowered the temperature of the thigh skin by 3 °C (P < 0.05). However, there was no significant relationship between the two groups in terms of physiological parameters such as heart rate, ear temperature, and Physiological Strain Index (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: The use of designed evaporative cooling pants can have a positive impact on reducing skin temperature. However, it is recommended to test in actual work environments.
Methods: The study consisted of three stages: developing evaporative cooling pants, assessing their cooling power in a laboratory and evaluating their effectiveness. 12 men wore regular pants and then switched to evaporative cooling pants while their heart rate, skin and ear temperature, and PSI were measured every 5 minutes. Data was analyzed using SPSS software.
Findings: The study revealed that the specially designed evaporative shorts lowered the temperature of the thigh skin by 3 °C (P < 0.05). However, there was no significant relationship between the two groups in terms of physiological parameters such as heart rate, ear temperature, and Physiological Strain Index (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: The use of designed evaporative cooling pants can have a positive impact on reducing skin temperature. However, it is recommended to test in actual work environments.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Occupational health engineering and occupational safety
Received: 2023/05/28 | Accepted: 2023/09/13 | Published: 2024/04/3
Received: 2023/05/28 | Accepted: 2023/09/13 | Published: 2024/04/3
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