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Protective clothing against cold--performance standards as method for preventive measures.

I Holmér1

  • 1Division of Climate Physiology, National Institute of Occupational Health, Solna, Sweden.

Arctic Medical Research
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Protecting yourself in cold environments requires careful use of clothing to manage heat loss. International standards and indices like IREQ (ISO/TR-11079) help assess and select appropriate protective clothing for various conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Thermal Physiology
  • Protective Clothing Technology

Background:

  • Cold exposure poses risks to survival, function, and comfort.
  • Effective heat loss management is crucial in cold environments.
  • Existing methods for assessing protective clothing require standardization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce international standards for assessing cold protection requirements.
  • To outline a rational method for selecting appropriate protective clothing.
  • To provide guidelines for testing the performance of cold protective garments.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the IREQ-index (ISO/TR-11079) to calculate required clothing insulation.
  • Testing clothing ensemble performance using a thermal manikin (prEN-342).

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  • Evaluating protective glove performance with a heated hand model (prEN-511).

    • Main Results:

    • International standards provide a basis for rational assessment of protection needs.
    • The IREQ-index allows calculation of required insulation for specific cold conditions.
    • Standardized testing methods exist for clothing ensembles and gloves.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardized procedures facilitate the selection of effective cold protective clothing.
    • Individual variations necessitate flexibility in clothing and behavioral adjustments.
    • Adherence to international standards ensures a rational approach to cold protection.