...Huipu Gao Purpose Firefighters must wear thick and insulative protective clothing while doing strenuous work in hostile environments to protect them from thermal hazards. However, this significantly impedes the body’s ability to dissipate heat, increasing the risk of heat stress. Most firefighter...

... related to accidents show that motorcycles are the most vulnerable vehicles. Research studies have revealed that half of all the possible types of motorcycle injuries could be reduced or prevented using effective protective clothing. Facts and figures emphasize that this is high time to develop a safety...

... clothing issues. The physical capabilities of men and women in specific relation to performing firefighting activities are also examined. Issues of greatest concern are identified for personal protective clothing (PPC) and equipment, which have traditionally been designed for the male human form...