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| Title: |
Dressing behavior of construction workers in hot and humid weather |
| Author: |
Chan, Albert P.C. Yang, Yang Wong, Francis K.W. Yam, Michael C.H. |
| Appeared in: |
Occupational ergonomics |
| Paging: | Volume 11 (2014) nr. 4 pages 177-186 |
| Year: |
2014-12-10 |
| Contents: |
BACKGROUND: Construction workers in Hong Kong face high health risks of heat stress, solar ultraviolet radiation, and hazardous substances. A suitable work wear can lower exposure to these hazards, but the actual dressing behavior of construction workers remains unknown. OBJECTIVE: This study examines the current dressing patterns of construction workers and evaluates their limitations. METHODS: The dressing patterns of construction workers were investigated through unconcealed videotaped observation and questionnaire survey to enhance the reliability and validity of this research. RESULTS: Results indicate that construction workers were willing to wear short-sleeved shirts for a cooler feeling, although such dressing patterns may not protect them against solar ultraviolet radiation or hazardous substances. Their preferred dark-colored long pants can decrease the direct exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation and hazardous substances, but they absorb a large amount of radiation heat that increases the hazards of heat stress to the wearers. CONCLUSIONS: Thermal-related attributes were the most significant concerns of construction workers, which serve as key elements for designing appropriate work clothes for construction workers. |
| Publisher: |
IOS Press |
| Source file: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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