Works (25)

Updated: April 30th, 2024 05:02

2024 article

Effects of incident solar radiation on evaporative heat loss through firefighter turnout composites incorporating microporous and bi-component type moisture barrier components

Gao, H., Deaton, A. S., Barker, R. L., DenHartog, E., & Fang, X. (2024, February 14). JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE, Vol. 2.

By: H. Gao n, A. Deaton n, R. Barker n, E. DenHartog n & X. Fang n

author keywords: Firefighter heat stress; solar radiation; evaporative resistance; moisture barrier
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 29, 2024

2024 article

Impact of Durable Water-Repellent Finishing in Thermal Liner on Firefighter Heat Stress

Gao, H., Deaton, A. S., & Barker, R. (2024, March 28). AATCC JOURNAL OF RESEARCH.

By: H. Gao*, A. Deaton n & R. Barker n

author keywords: Durable Water-Repellent Finishing; Firefighter Heat Stress; Physiological Manikin; Total Heat Loss
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: April 15, 2024

2023 article

Impact of firefighter hood design on range of motion, noise production and hearing

Kesler, R. M., Deaton, A. S., Ormond, R. B., Silverstein, S., Donlin, K. L., & Horn, G. P. (2023, December 15). ERGONOMICS, Vol. 12.

By: R. Kesler*, A. Deaton n, R. Ormond n, S. Silverstein*, K. Donlin* & G. Horn*

author keywords: Personal protective equipment; firefighting; range of motion; wearability
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 2, 2024

2022 journal article

A new test method for evaluating the evaporative cooling efficiency of fabrics using a dynamic sweating hot plate

MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 33(12).

By: H. Gao*, A. Deaton & R. Barker*

author keywords: cooling efficiency; heat loss; wicking; drying rate; hotplate; moisture management
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 19, 2022

2022 article

Effects of Air Gaps on Heat Loss through Firefighter Turnout Composites with Different Moisture Barrier Components

Gao, H., Deaton, A. S., Barker, R., DenHartog, E., & Fang, X. (2022, October 7). FIBERS AND POLYMERS, Vol. 10.

By: H. Gao n, A. Deaton n, R. Barker n, E. DenHartog n & X. Fang n

author keywords: Air gap; Firefighter heat stress; Evaporative resistance; Insulation; Protective clothing
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 24, 2022

2022 journal article

Effects of Outer Shell Fabric Color, Smoke Contamination, and Washing on Heat Loss through Turnout Suit Systems

Textile Research Journal, 92(11-12), 1909–1922.

author keywords: Heat and moisture transfer; firefighter clothing; solar radiation; heat stress
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: January 27, 2022

2022 article

Effects of the moisture barrier and thermal liner components on the heat strain and thermal protective performance of firefighter turnout systems

Gao, H., Deaton, A. S., Barker, R., Fang, X., & Watson, K. (2022, May 23). TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL, Vol. 5.

author keywords: Firefighter heat stress; protective clothing; total heat loss; evaporative resistance; physiological manikin
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 25, 2022

2022 article

Relationship between heat loss indexes and physiological indicators of turnout-related heat strain in mild and hot environments

Gao, H., Deaton, A. S., Barker, R., Fang, X., & Watson, K. (2022, April 29). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS, Vol. 3.

author keywords: firefighter heat stress; protective clothing; total heat loss; evaporative resistance; physiological manikin
MeSH headings : Humans; Hot Temperature; Protective Clothing; Body Temperature Regulation; Textiles; Manikins; Body Temperature
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 30, 2022

2022 article

Using a physiological manikin to evaluate the effect of foam thermal reinforcement in firefighter turnout construction on heat strain

Gao, H., Deaton, A. S., & Barker, R. L. (2022, April 29). JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE.

author keywords: Heat stress; firefighter; clothing reinforcement; total heat loss; physiological manikin
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 16, 2022

2021 journal article

Effects of environmental temperature and humidity on evaporative heat loss through firefighter suit materials made with semi-permeable and microporous moisture barriers

Textile Research Journal, 92(1-2), 219–231.

By: H. Gao n, A. Deaton n, X. Fang n, K. Watson n, E. DenHartog n & R. Barker n

author keywords: Moisture barrier; evaporative resistance; heat stress; firefighter; protective clothing
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 16, 2021

2021 journal article

Identifying factors that contribute to structural firefighter heat strain in North America

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 28(4), 2183–2192.

By: R. Barker n, X. Fang n, S. Deaton n, E. DenHartog n, H. Gao n, R. Tutterow, M. Schmid

author keywords: firefighters' heat strain; North America; survey; thermal environments; personal protective equipment; turnout gear; work load; time distribution
MeSH headings : Humans; Firefighters; Personal Protective Equipment; Fires; Heat Stress Disorders; Body Temperature Regulation
TL;DR: Results of a survey of firefighters designed to identify conditions that contribute to heat strain in structural firefighting support the inclusion of a performance criterion in the NFPA 1971 Standard for Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment based on limiting the Ref of turnout materials along with current THL requirement. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: September 30, 2021

2017 journal article

Fluid replacement advice during work in fully encapsulated impermeable chemical protective suits

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 14(6), 448–455.

By: C. Rubenstein n, E. DenHartog n, A. Deaton n, C. Bogerd & S. DeKant

Contributors: C. Rubenstein n, E. DenHartog n, A. Deaton n, C. Bogerd & S. DeKant

author keywords: Fluid loss; heat strain; impermeable suits; protective clothing
MeSH headings : Adult; Dehydration / physiopathology; Dehydration / prevention & control; Firefighters; Hot Temperature; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Physical Exertion; Protective Clothing / adverse effects; Walking Speed / physiology; Water Loss, Insensible; Weight Loss
TL;DR: The thermal strain experienced when wearing HazMat suits was studied and it was shown that a suggestion of drinking 0.7 Liter per hour would safely hydrate over 50% of responders after one work-rest cycle. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 article

Variability in heat strain in fully encapsulated impermeable suits in different climates and at different work loads (vol 61, pg 248, 2017)

Annals of Work Exposures and Health, Vol. 61, pp. 267–267.

By: E. DenHartog, C. Rubenstein, A. Deaton & C. Bogerd

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Comparative studies on standard and new test methods for evaluating the effects of structural firefighting gloves on hand dexterity

TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL, 87(3), 270–284.

By: R. Barker n, K. Ross n, J. Andrews* & A. Deaton n

author keywords: glove dexterity; glove dexterity test methods; gloves; structural firefighter gloves; tactility; hand function
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Variability in Heat Strain in Fully Encapsulated Impermeable Suits in Different Climates and at Different Work Loads

ANNALS OF WORK EXPOSURES AND HEALTH, 61(2), 248–259.

By: E. DenHartog n, C. Rubenstein n, A. Deaton n & C. Bogerd

Contributors: E. DenHartog n, C. Rubenstein n, A. Deaton n & C. Bogerd

author keywords: ergonomics; extreme environments; personal protective clothing; protective clothing and heat stress
MeSH headings : Body Temperature / physiology; Climate; Exercise Test; Heart Rate / physiology; Hot Temperature / adverse effects; Humans; Oxygen Consumption; Physical Exertion / physiology; Protective Clothing / adverse effects; Workload
TL;DR: Heart rate showed a very strong correlation to body core temperature and was in many cases the limiting factor and set the heart rate maximum at 80% of predicted individual maximum (age based) would have prevented 95% of the cases with excessive heat strain. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

A method for determining off-gassing of protective fabrics exposed to simulated flash fire conditions

AATCC Review, 13(6), 57–65.

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Developing a Thermal Sensor for Use in the Fingers of the PyroHands Fire Test System

PERFORMANCE OF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT, 9TH VOL: EMERGING ISSUES AND TECHNOLOGIES, Vol. 1544, pp. 176–187.

author keywords: fire test manikins; thermal sensors; flash fires; heat transfer; fire resistant gloves; thermal protective performance
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Factors Influencing the Uptake Rate of Passive Adsorbent Dosimeters Used in the Man-in-Simulant-Test

PERFORMANCE OF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT, 9TH VOL: EMERGING ISSUES AND TECHNOLOGIES, Vol. 1544, pp. 247–265.

By: R. Ormond n, R. Barker n, K. Beck n, D. Thompson n & S. Deaton n

Contributors: R. Ormond n, R. Barker n, K. Beck n, D. Thompson n & S. Deaton n

author keywords: passive adsorbent dosimeters; PADs; man-in-simulant-test; MIST; chem-/bio-ensemble; methyl salicylate; uptake rate; simulant concentration; adhesive; ASTM F2588
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Interlaboratory Study of ASTM F2731, Standard Test Method for Measuring the Transmitted and Stored Energy of Firefighter Protective Clothing Systems

PERFORMANCE OF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT, 9TH VOL: EMERGING ISSUES AND TECHNOLOGIES, Vol. 1544, pp. 188–201.

By: L. Deuser n, R. Barker n, A. Deaton n & A. Shepherd*

author keywords: firefighting; interlaboratory study; protective clothing; textiles; turnout gear; stored energy
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Translation between Heat Loss Measured Using Guarded Sweating Hot Plate, Sweating Manikin, and Physiologically Assessed Heat Stress of Firefighter Turnout Ensembles

PERFORMANCE OF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT, 9TH VOL: EMERGING ISSUES AND TECHNOLOGIES, Vol. 1544, pp. 27–47.

author keywords: sweating manikin; heat stress; sweating hot plate; thermal manikin; total heat loss; thermal resistance; evaporative resistance; THL; physiological response
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Analytical techniques for measuring toxic industrial chemicals in CBRN boot materials

AATCC Review, 11(6), 67–72.

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 article

A CB Protective Firefighter Turnout Suit

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS, Vol. 16, pp. 135–152.

By: R. Barker n, S. Deaton n, G. Liston n & D. Thompson n

author keywords: firefighter protective clothing; chemical protective clothing; protective clothing testing and evaluation
MeSH headings : Bioterrorism; Burns, Chemical / prevention & control; Equipment Design; Fires; Humans; Protective Clothing; Respiratory Protective Devices; Task Performance and Analysis
TL;DR: This paper describes research that developed a prototype chemical and biological protective firefighter suit as a case study demonstrating an integrated systems approach to designing, developing and evaluating a protective clothing ensemble based on end user requirements. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Development of Instrumented Manikin Hands for Characterizing the Thermal Protective Performance of Gloves in Flash Fire Exposures

FIRE TECHNOLOGY, 47(3), 615–629.

author keywords: Flame protection; Thermal protection; Protective clothing; Protective gloves; Skin burns; Instrumented manikin fire test systems
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Heat Transmission and Thermal Energy Storage in Firefighter Turnout Suit Materials

FIRE TECHNOLOGY, 47(3), 549–563.

By: R. Barker n, A. Deaton n & K. Ross n

author keywords: Thermal protective performance; Heat transfer in fire resistant materials; Firefighter turnout suit materials
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Evaluating the effects of material component and design feature on heat transfer in firefighter turnout clothing by a sweating manikin

TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL, 77(2), 59–66.

author keywords: firefighter turnout clothing; thermal insulation; moisture permeability index; sweating manikin
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

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