Phase change materials (PCM) have the ability to store latent heat when they change phases, a property that gives clothing that incorporates PCM its cooling effect. This study investigated the effect of dry-heat loss (cooling) of a novel melt-spun PCM fibre on the basis of the area covered, mass...
Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate how night work at low ambient temperatures affects cognitive performance (short-term memory and reaction time), skin- and core temperature, thermal comfort, sleepiness, and cortisol. We hypothesized that cognitive performance is reduced at...
Background: Although sick leave is a complex phenomenon, it is believed that there is potential for prevention at the workplace. However, little is known about this potential and what specific measures should be implemented. The purpose of the study was to identify perceived reasons to take work...
... Purpose: To investigate differences in double-poling (DP) endurance performance, economy, and peak oxygen uptake (V̇O2peak) at low (–15°C) and moderate (6°C) ambient temperatures (TA) in cross-country skiers wearing standard racing suits. Methods: Thirteen well-trained male cross...
Introduction: People with severe mental illness often have a small or no network of friends and limited contact with their family and live social isolated lives. We developed a social skills training programme to be administered by public mental health professionals in helping those with mental...
STF78 A021526 Bekledning og personlig verneutstyr skal bidra til øket sikkerhet, redusert helserisiko og forbedret yteevne. Prosjektet har hatt som mål å utvikle en integrert totalbekledning som gir optimale løsninger for arbeid i oppdrettsnæringen. For bedriftene er det utviklet et verktøy som kan...
Shock impacts during activity may cause damage to the joints, muscles, bones, or inner organs. To define thresholds for tolerable impacts, there is a need for methods that can accurately monitor shock impacts in real-life settings. Therefore, the main aim of this scoping review was to present an...
The project will study cancer incidence using register data and exposure estimates, and describe penetration of toxic smoke particles, gases and vapours in small-scale scenarios and in real fire scenarios. In addition, thermoregulatory responses in male and female firefighters will be studied. This...
Personulykkesstatistikken viser at fiskeriet fortsatt må regnes som et av de mest risikofylte yrker i Norge. Det er i dette prosjektet spesielt gjort undersøkelser knyttet til arbeidsoperasjoner i fiskeflåten som er overrepresentert i statistikken mht skader og ulykker. Vi har benyttet en...
Objectives: High physical work demands can cause musculoskeletal disorders and sick leave in petroleum workers. However, our knowledge of their physical work demands is scarce and based on self-report. The objective of our study is to work towards closing this knowledge gap by assessing the physical...
Background Virtual reality (VR) technology is not currently used in the treatment of severe mental health illness in Norway. Objective We aimed to explore the potential of VR as a treatment for severe mental health illness in Norway, through collaborative research between clinicians and researchers...
...“Safe@Sea” project will continue until the end of 2012. The work is being co-ordinated by SINTEF and managed by the Norwegian company Helly Hansen. Hilde Færevik, co-ordinating the work at SINTEF, says the ambition of self-repair has been included because the project team wants to test ideas which lie at...
ABSTRACT Fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations, and as many as 24,000 fishermen around the world suffer fatal injuries or drowning at sea every year. Although fishermen in the European fishing fleet work in harsh and dangerous environments, many fishermen do not use personal...
Background: Accidental hypothermia increases mortality and morbidity in trauma patients. Various methods for insulating and wrapping hypothermic patients are used worldwide. The aim of this study was to compare the thermal insulating effects and comfort of bubble wrap, ambulance blankets / quilts...
Several occupational groups are exposed to periods of low ambient temperatures while performing manual work tasks outdoors. Work tasks typically include heavy lifting, tool handling, and overhead work. This study evaluated the effect of working position and cold environment on muscle activation...
...nye måter Forskerne vil presentere resultater og erfaringer i innføring og bruk av kamerabasert digitalt tilsyn. Hilde Færevik: Erfaringer fra digital omsorg med robot under pandemien Færevik vil bidra i en sesjon der en diskuterer erfaringer fra digital omsorg med bruk av roboter under pandemien. Kan...
...“Safe@Sea” project will continue until the end of 2012. The work is being co-ordinated by SINTEF and managed by the Norwegian company Helly Hansen. Hilde Færevik, co-ordinating the work at SINTEF, says the ambition of self-repair has been included because the project team wants to test ideas which lie at...
...until as long as 80 minutes at an air temperature of 27 degrees, because the melting process actually lasts such a long time” says senior scientist Hilde Færevik, also of SINTEF Health Research. An analogy from everyday life is a glass of water with ice-cubes. Until all the ice has melted, the water in the...
...tverrfaglige gruppa fra SINTEF har sammen med sin oppdragsgiver Helly Hansen utviklet oljearbeidernes nye og smarte reiseantrekk. Fra venstre: Hilde Færevik og Jarl Reitan, begge SINTEF Helse, Arne Røyset, SINTEF Materialer og kjemi, Randi Eidsmo Reinertsen og Kristine Holbø, begge SINTEF Helse. Også...
...industry. “It is quite impossible to imagine what it is like to work in these regions, where temperatures can fall to 60 below zero.” Scientist Hilde Færevik No other research team anywhere in the world has tested human subjects in extreme cold in this fashion. The figures obtained by the tests will soon...