Operator dermal exposure and individual protection provided by personal protective equipment during application using a backpack sprayer in vineyards

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabelle Thouvenin ◽  
Françoise Bouneb ◽  
Thierry Mercier
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Dermal Exposure ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Individual Protection

Application of the ergospirometry method for physiological evaluation of the effectiveness of personal protective equipment

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (11) ◽  
pp. 753-755
Author(s):  
Andrey M. Geregey ◽  
Evgeny S. Shuporin ◽  
Ivan V. Fateev
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cardiorespiratory System ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Physiological Assessment ◽  
Individual Protection ◽  
Physiological Evaluation ◽  
Field And Laboratory Conditions

Today, there are personal protective equipment, which due to their weight and size characteristics and design features can aggravate professional activity. This is characterized by an increase in the load on several major systems of the employee's body, including the cardiorespiratory system, which can cause the development of occupational pathology. The study of the functions of the cardiorespiratory system of humans in the process of his work is an important task in biomedical tests such as PPE, aggravating their professional activities and future means of individual protection from heavy labor and industrial exoskeletons. The aim of the study is to determine the possibility of using ergospirometry for the physiological assessment of personal protective equipment and industrial exoskeletons. Main part. In medical practice and high-performance sports, ergospirometry is considered the "gold standard" for functional assessment of the cardiorespiratory system. There are very few studies showing the use of ergospirometry for the purpose of physiological assessment of personal protective equipment. Results of research works in which ergospirometry was used in medicine, sports, as well as on the physiological and hygienic assessment of combat equipment, various types of personal protective equipment, including new promising personal protective equipment of the musculoskeletal system-industrial exoskeletons. The use of ergospirometry made it possible to register the main indicators of the human cardiorespiratory system both in field and laboratory conditions and allowed forming an objective conclusion about the dynamics of the degree of stress of the human cardiorespiratory system when using personal protective equipment and industrial exoskeletons with various weight and size characteristics. Thus, the use of ergospirometry both in isolation and in combination with other methods allows us to solve problems related to biomedical testing of personal protective equipment and industrial exoskeletons.

scholarly journals The Irritating Effects Of Exposure To Formaldehyde In User Students Of The Human Anatomy Laboratory

10.3823/2490 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jalles Dantas de Lucena ◽  
Helson Freitas da Silveira ◽  
Lívia Santiago De Paula ◽  
Howard Lopes Ribeiro Junior ◽  
Osvaldo Osvaldo Pereira da Costa Sobrinho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Human Anatomy ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Persistent Symptoms ◽  
Anatomy Laboratory ◽  
Individual Protection ◽  
Toxic Reactions

Formaldehyde (FA) is commonly used in cadaver fixation for years. FA vapors are released during the dissection process and macroscopic study of preserved anatomical pieces, raising their concentration in the Anatomy laboratory, causing greater exposure for students and teachers. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate toxic reactions in 37 students, through a questionnaire, produced by exposure to FA used for preservation of cadaveric material used in Anatomy, Morphofunctional Department, Faculdades Integradas de Patos (FIP), Brazil. Of the 37 interviewees, 26 (70.3%) were affected by the unpleasant and irritating smell of FA, 10 (27%) had no problems, and 1 (2.7%) did not tolerate an irritation produced by FA, ​​not participating in the laboratory practical classes. Exposure to FA was followed by several symptoms: excessive lacrimation (54%), itchy eyes (48.5%), redness of the eyes (40.6%), coryza or congested nose (35.2%) and respiratory distress (29.7%), with persistent symptoms during the permanence in the laboratory for 32.5% of the students. All students wear a lab coat for individual protection. However, only 8% used mascara and did not wear glasses, increasing the risk of contamination. Medical schools should encourage the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the manipulation of FA, ensuring the protection of students and teachers in the Anatomy laboratory. Besides finding alternatives for the replacement of FA in the conservation of corpses.

MODELING OF TECHNOLOGICAL METHODS TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 71-83
Author(s):  
Svetlana Sazonova ◽  
S. Nikolenko ◽  
Aleksandr Osipov
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Improve Working ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Individual Protection ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Technological Methods

Dangerous and harmful production factors are considered, the impact of which is experienced by workers during the construction of any facility. Analyzed: the reasons for the formation of these factors for various types of work; equipment, structures and materials, the impact of which on working personnel can also lead to adverse situations. It is noted that the means of individual protection must be selected, paying attention to what kind of work will be performed by the employee and under what conditions. The most effective personal protective equipment and technological methods for improving working conditions at the facility are proposed for use by the workers of the object under consideration. The results obtained can be used to improve the working conditions of workers in warehouses with raw materials.

Personal Protective Equipment and Dermal Exposure

2001 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 334-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul G. Evans ◽  
John J. McAlinden ◽  
Peter Griffin
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Dermal Exposure ◽  
Protective Equipment

scholarly journals Biosafety and action in front of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 129-141
Author(s):  
Anna Clara Cachoni ◽  
Micael Borges Cadari ◽  
Augusto Alberto Foggiato ◽  
Juliana Zorzi Coléte ◽  
João Lopes Toledo Neto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Hygiene Measures ◽  
The Face ◽  
Individual Protection ◽  
Entire World

The COVID-19 disease that affected the entire world in 2020 is caused by a virus (SARS-CoV-2) with a high rate of pathogenicity and transmission that caused several deaths in its trajectory. To combat this disease several personal hygiene measures and the use of personal protective equipment were necessary. In view of this, the study aims to clarify some doubts regarding the vaccine and its effectiveness, individual protection and the performance of health professionals in the face of this situation.

scholarly journals Knowledge of the nursing team in the main types of hospital infections

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 4946
Author(s):  
José Ramos Batista ◽  
Kamila Nethielly Souza Leite ◽  
Silvia Ximenes Oliveira ◽  
Raquel Campos de Medeiros ◽  
Talita Araújo de Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Hospital Infection ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Hospital Infections ◽  
Nursing Team ◽  
Individual Protection

RESUMOObjetivo: identificar o conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem perante as infecções hospitalares. Método: estudo quantitativo, exploratório-descritivo, com 30 técnicos de enfermagem e 10 enfermeiros. O instrumento utilizado para coleta de dados foi um questionário, analisado estatisticamente. Os resultados foram expressos em tabelas. Resultados: 100% dos enfermeiros e 96,7% dos técnicos de enfermagem têm conhecimento sobre a infecção hospitalar; 80% dos enfermeiros e 70% dos técnicos de enfermagem usam o EPI (Equipamento de Proteção Individual) corretamente. Conclusão: a maior porção da equipe de enfermagem compreende os riscos perante as infecções hospitalares; a enfermagem apresenta grande importância para redução dos níveis de infecções nos hospitais. Descritores: Infecção Hospitalar; Enfermagem; Equipamento de Proteção Individual; Técnica de Lavagem de Mãos; Prevenção de Infecção Hospitalar; Centro Cirúrgico.ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the knowledge of the nursing team regarding hospital infections. Method: this is a quantitative, exploratory-descriptive study, with 30 nursing technicians and 10 nurses. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire analyzed statistically. The results were expressed in tables. Results: 100% of nurses and 96.7% of nursing technicians know about hospital infection; 80% of nurses and 70% of nursing technicians use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) correctly. Conclusion: most of the nursing team understand the risks related to hospital infections; nursing is very important for reducing the levels of infections in hospitals. Descriptors: Hospital Infection; Nursing; Individual Protection Equipment; Hand Washing Technique; Hospital Infection Prevention; Surgery Center.RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar el conocimiento del equipo de enfermería frente a las infecciones hospitalares. Método: estudio cuantitativo, exploratorio-descriptivo, con 30 técnicos de enfermería y 10 enfermeros. El instrumento utilizado para recolección de datos fue um cuestionario, analizado estadísticamente. Los resultados fueron expresos en tablas. Resultados: 100% de los enfermeros y 96,7% de los técnicos de enfermería tienen conocimiento sobre la infección hospitalaria; 80% de los enfermeros y 70% de los técnicos de enfermería usan el EPI (Equipamiento de Protección Individual) correctamente. Conclusión: la mayor parte del equipo de enfermería comprende los riesgos frente a las infecciones hospitalarias; la enfermería presenta grande importancia para reducción de los niveles de infecciones en los hospitales. Descriptores: Infección Hospitalaria; Enfermería; Equipo de Protección Individual; Técnica de Lavado de Manos; Prevención de Infección Hospitalaria; Centro Cirúrgico.

scholarly journals in Design for the health emergency

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (28) ◽  
pp. 79-98
Author(s):  
Maria Antonietta Sbordone ◽  
Barbara Pizzicato ◽  
Gabriele Pontillo ◽  
Alessandra De Luca ◽  
Carmela Ilenia Amato
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Campania Region ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Containment Measures ◽  
Individual Protection

The Pandemic has forced change, raising questions about design models, business models, incentives and community education. The urgency of containment measures has redefined the role of health and highlighted the role of Design, which is involved in emergency situations, in designing the universe of protective devices, intervening with Human Centered Design approaches, proposing shared strategies that translate the knowledge and experience of the most advanced research into products. The case study collects the results obtained from the elaboration of the research project financed by the Campania Region, “Smart&Safe. Design for new personal protective equipment” submitted to the call for the acquisition of research and development services for the fight against Covid-19. The research constitutes a substantial study of the problems related to health emergencies and proposes an update in the redesign of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), now in a plural Intelligent Individual Protection System (IIPS), which determine a relational system of integrated protection.

scholarly journals Prevalence of the Use of Individual Protection Equipment and Accidents in Bicycle Users in São Paulo

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Rennan Luiz Oliveira dos Santos ◽  
Ana María Hoyos Cadavid ◽  
Mariana Gomes Bitu ◽  
Gabriela Morandi ◽  
Neide Pena Coto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Individual Protection ◽  
The City

Introduction: Bikes are a popular means of transportation that brings health benefits when used regularly. However, accidents occurring in the users of this means of transport are frequent. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of accidents and the use of Personal protective equipment (ppe) in bicycle users in Sao Paulo (Brazil) through the forms. In addition, the population studied was oriented to the importance of the use of ppe. Materials and methods: Cyclists from different regions of Sao Paulo responded to the form on the ppe and in the end were oriented on the correct use of the ppe. Results: The total sample was 608 people, evaluated and interviewed (210 women and 398 men). The highest percentage of respondents was 20-40 years. The most used ppe were helmet, tennis and pedal signaling. 48 % of respondents said they had already suffered an accident with this means of transport. Most of the accidents occurred in leisure times, during the mornings of sunny days. 69.5 % of respondents heard the guidelines on the correct use of ppe. Conclusions: Most cyclists in the city of Sao Paulo are young, male and do not use the ppe. The accidents suffered, using as a means of transport the bicycle, reported by the reporting population, were not related to the weather conditions, nor with the consumption of alcohol. In this study it was observed that only cyclists who were already using ppe were interested in the guidelines on their importance and correct use.

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