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A Thermal Stress Analysis of Disposable Personal Protective Coveralls

일회용 전신 보호복의 온열 스트레스 분석

  • Soyoung Park (Research Institute of Human Ecology, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Yejin Lee (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Chungnam National University)
  • 박소영 (충남대학교 생활과학연구소) ;
  • 이예진 (충남대학교 의류학과)
  • Received : 2023.09.27
  • Accepted : 2023.10.27
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

This study aims to provide primary data regarding the thermal stress of disposable personal protective coveralls. Thermal stress and surface temperature measurements were taken among ten men wearing coveralls. The size of the ten men corresponds to a size eight in Size Korea. As a result of thermal stress, sensations of humidity and discomfort were higher when wearing Level C compared to Level D. Level D felt significant thermal stress in their upper body after exercise. However, they did not feel such stress in their lower body. Level C felt thermal stress in their upper and lower body after exercise. In addition, in Level C, the ratings of perceived exertion blood pressure and pulse rate after exercise were higher than those of Level D. Furthermore, the surface temperature of disposable personal protective coveralls among Level C was slightly higher than that of Level D.

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Acknowledgement

본 연구는 정부(과학기술정보통신부)의 재원으로 한국연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행됨 (No.NRF-2022R1A2C2006369).

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