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Development of Firefighters’ Helmet and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Harness for Improving Upper Body Movement

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Chung_cornell_0058O_11000.pdf (3.78 MB)
Permanent Link(s)
https://doi.org/10.7298/e7qr-kv64
https://hdl.handle.net/1813/102926
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Author
Chung, Yoo jin
Abstract

Wearing correctly fitting fire gear is essential for firefighters’ safety, work performance, and wearing satisfaction in the field. However, a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and fire helmet have no size options with specific descriptions. In addition, a male-centered design practice increases these restrictions when female firefighters use the gear. This study aims to provide an optimal fit of SCBA harnesses and fire helmets for firefighters by applying additional fit-adjustable design features. This study identified the design and fit issues that female and male firefighters experience. Based on the study participants’ empirical feedback, fit-adjustable SCBA harness and fire helmet prototypes were developed and then evaluated by 3D body scanning and surveys. The findings indicated an improvement in the range of motion of firefighters’ upper body and wearing stability when wearing the prototypes compared with conventional SCBA harness and fire helmet designs. Through this study, a possibility for fit optimization design was suggested based on the consideration of firefighters’ anthropometric data by gender.

Description
110 pages
Date Issued
2020-08
Keywords
Ergonomic Design
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Fire Gear Design
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Functional Clothing
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Range of Motion (ROM)
Committee Chair
Park, Huiju
Committee Member
Baytar, Fatma
Zadeh, Rana
Degree Discipline
Fiber Science and Apparel Design
Degree Name
M.A., Fiber Science and Apparel Design
Degree Level
Master of Arts
Type
dissertation or thesis
Link(s) to Catalog Record
https://catalog.library.cornell.edu/catalog/13277955

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