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Anthropometric fit evaluation of structural firefighters' protective pants: a gender comparison study

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dc.contributor.authorLangseth-Schmidt, Kirian, author
dc.contributor.authorPark, Juyeon, advisor
dc.contributor.authorLi, Yan Vivian, committee member
dc.contributor.authorRosecrance, John, committee member
dc.date.accessioned2007-01-03T06:23:16Z
dc.date.available2016-01-31T06:30:24Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.description.abstractThis study identified fit issues associated with the female firefighter's station and turnout pants, in comparison to male firefighters. Fifteen firefighters (9 females, 6 males) participated in a multi-dimensional fit evaluation protocol; including a survey, 3D body scanning, joint angle measurement and an exit interview. Female firefighters showed, through the survey, significantly lower ratings on overall satisfaction, comfort, mobility, and performance of their protective pants. Anthropometric data, generated from 3D body scanning, confirmed a congruent trend of the fit issues to the survey data. The joint angle measurement determined decreased range of motion (ROM) for females during simulated occupational activities. Results affirmed that female firefighters experience poorer fit and a higher level of discomfort than male firefighters, while wearing uniform pants designed for the male physique. This study suggests important implications to the firefighting industry, policy makers, and researchers involved in improving protective clothing to enhance occupational safety of firefighters.
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dc.identifierLangsethSchmidt_colostate_0053N_12684.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10217/88567
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
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dc.subjectanthropometric fit
dc.subjectprotective pants
dc.subjectfemale firefighter
dc.titleAnthropometric fit evaluation of structural firefighters' protective pants: a gender comparison study
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thesis.degree.disciplineDesign and Merchandising
thesis.degree.grantorColorado State University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (M.S.)

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