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Published on: March 20, 2012
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M Santini1, D Borleri, M Bresciani
1Unitdà Operativa Ospedaliera Medicina del Lavoro - Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti di Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy. marisanti@libero.it
Abstract:
The aim of this study is to show the results obtained from measuring energy expenditure (EE) during work, through portable devices, in a group of male construction workers. After defining cardio-respiratory parameters in laboratory, authors applied to all subjects an heart rate monitor for measuring the heart rate (HR) and, at the same time, a calorimeter for measuring energy expenditure (EE). To analyse data obtained, authors calculate the Relative Aerobic Strain (RAS), both for the measurements of EE and for HR detected. Results confirm that in many of the typical activities of construction industry, in particular in those characterised by an higher component of manual engagement compared to foreman, workloads are exceeding limits of the probable threshold fatigue (33% of RAS), both for energy expenditure than for HR measured.
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