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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health and Safety
    • Wearable Technology
    • Environmental Monitoring

    Background:

    • Harsh cold climates in the High North pose significant risks to worker safety and performance.
    • Existing safety measures may not adequately address the dynamic thermal challenges faced by outdoor workers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate the feasibility of integrated clothing sensors for improved worker decision support in cold climates.
    • To develop a wearable system that provides actionable thermal and activity data without user interference.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a wireless demonstrator jacket with integrated temperature, humidity, and activity sensors.
    • Utilizing sensor data for real-time assessment of thermal conditions and worker activity levels.

    Main Results:

    • The demonstrator successfully provided accessible information on localized thermal conditions and cooling effects.
    • The system could differentiate between worker activity and rest, enabling workload assessment.
    • Preliminary data suggests potential for enhanced safety through improved outdoor work control advice.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrated wearable sensors offer a promising approach to enhance safety for workers in cold environments.
    • The developed system can provide crucial data for real-time decision support, mitigating cold-related occupational hazards.
    • Further development can lead to sophisticated sensor fusion for comprehensive workload and activity monitoring.