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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"SCBA"”.
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Compliance of SCBA Training in the Lexington Fire Department
… This study investigates the early removal of the SCBA by firefighters in one fire department while operating at fire incidents. The findings indicate that firefighters are mostly aware of the dangers that smoke inhalation and exposure presents; however, they continue to remove their SCBA …
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Stabilisation and solidification of contaminated soil using cement and sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA)
… soil in S/S method when Sugarcane Bagasse Ash (SCBA) is added to remedy contaminated soil. Landfill contaminated soil was used to test the effectiveness of those binder. Cement was added at a proportion of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% in sample weights without SCBA while in another sample; the cement …
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Evaluation of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) design and weight on firefighter physiological and biomechanical response
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2024-12-01
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Obstacle crossing behaviors in firefighters: effects of personal protective equipment and firefighter activity
… the effects of different sizes and designs of SCBA as well as the fatigue effects of extended duration firefighting on obstacle crossing ability. Larger capacity SCBA cylinders are becoming more widely available, allowing for longer periods of continuous firefighting. Furthermore, novel SCBA …
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Analysis of fatigue in firefighters: foot clearances over stair edges and validation of a novel means for metabolic data collection
… a standard self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as the air supply. This modified facepiece was then validated in a stationary bicycling variable-workload assessment with two metabolic measurement devices (the portable Cosmed K4b2 unit and a limited portability metabolic cart unit). These …
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Physical, mechanical and durability properties of sugarcane ash enhanced compressed earth blocks stabilized with fly ash and lime powder
… concrete manufacturing. Sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) is an industrial waste material obtained from sugar milling industry that can be used as pozzolanic material for the development of greenbricks. In this research, the application of various waste materials and the effects of fly ash and lime …
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Cognitive function during exertional heat stress assessed using traditional and serious game technology
… (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is not well understood. Specific domains of cognitive function can be assessed using computer-based neuropsychological testing batteries, such as the Cambridge Neuropsychological Automated Testing Battery (CANTAB). The CANTAB automatically …
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F.I.RE. fighters: Fitness intervention in recruit firefighters
… and simulated firefighting drills (Keiser Sled, SCBA maze, victim drag, hose charge, equipment carry, and ladder set-up) were assessed at Week 1 and Week 7 of the Academy. Descriptive measures (age, height, weight, BMI) were also recorded. In addition to these measures, individual trait …
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Product Evaluation and Process Improvement Guidelines for the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturers based on Human Factors, NIOSH Guidelines and System Safety Principles
… Air-Pak, a self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) used by first responders for artificial breathing in life-threatening scenarios and the simple PPES is the Fire-Eye device, a thermal sensor that attaches to the visor of the firefighter in order to convey the visual warning of the ambient …