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

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dc.contributor.authorChung, Yoo jin
dc.contributor.chairPark, Huiju
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBaytar, Fatma
dc.contributor.committeeMemberZadeh, Rana
dc.date.accessioned2021-03-12T17:39:20Z
dc.date.available2021-03-12T17:39:20Z
dc.date.issued2020-08
dc.description110 pages
dc.description.abstractWearing 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.
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.7298/e7qr-kv64
dc.identifier.otherChung_cornell_0058O_11000
dc.identifier.otherhttp://dissertations.umi.com/cornell:11000
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1813/102926
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectErgonomic Design
dc.subjectFire Gear Design
dc.subjectFunctional Clothing
dc.subjectPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)
dc.subjectRange of Motion (ROM)
dc.titleDevelopment of Firefighters’ Helmet and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Harness for Improving Upper Body Movement
dc.typedissertation or thesis
dcterms.licensehttps://hdl.handle.net/1813/59810
thesis.degree.disciplineFiber Science and Apparel Design
thesis.degree.grantorCornell University
thesis.degree.levelMaster of Arts
thesis.degree.nameM.A., Fiber Science and Apparel Design

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