High-level Workshop Smart Monitoring Systems Smart digital systems using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sensing technologies are entering EU workplaces and they are redefining safety and Health (OSH). Which opportunities does this present for workers and managers? And what are the...
Leveransen gir en oversikt over internasjonale, europeiske og nasjonale drivere og føringer for verdiskaping og næringsutvikling. Videre er det foreslått sju mulighetsområder for verdiskaping, knyttet til Trondheim. Mulighetsområdene er evaluert med tanke på verdiskapingspotensial, lokale behov...
The cold and harsh climate in the High North represents a threat to safety and work performance. The aim of this study was to show that sensors integrated in clothing can provide information that can improve decision support for workers in cold climate without disturbing the user. Here, a wireless...
This study investigated the usefulness of continuous sensor data for improving occupational cold stress assessment. Eleven volunteer male subjects completed a 90–120-min protocol in cold environments, consisting of rest, moderate and hard work. Biomedical data were measured using a smart jacket with...
Firefighters run a risk of heat strain during occupational tasks. The number of female firefighters has been increasing, but research relevant to this group is still scarce. We aimed to investigate whether there are any sex differences in heat tolerance or physiological responses during...
In this paper, we select some of the crucial issues for future search and rescue (SAR) operations in the Barents Sea. The different nations that are involved and the resources necessary to build emergency preparedness due to the climatic conditions are thus important factors. This paper summarizes...
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...
Protective clothing for improved safety and performance in the fisheries Safe@Sea addresses the strategic objective to reduce the risk of injury in complex systems through advanced personal protective equipment. The main objective of Safe@Sea is to develop a new generation of advanced personal...
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...
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...
... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...