Publications by authors named "Huipu Gao"
Article Synopsis
- A study used a physiological manikin to explore the relationship between firefighter heat loss and heat strain in different temperatures and humidity levels.
- Results indicated that the total heat loss (THL) index was effective in predicting heat strain in mild conditions (under 25 °C), while the evaporative resistance index was better in hotter conditions (over 35 °C).
- The study concluded that both indices should be used together to assess the heat strain performance of firefighter turnout clothing fabrics.
Identifying factors that contribute to structural firefighter heat strain in North America.
Int J Occup Saf Ergon
December 2022
This article describes results from a survey of firefighters designed to identify conditions that contribute to heat strain in structural firefighting. Based on responses from about 3000 firefighters across the USA and Canada, the article provides invaluable information about how firefighters associate environmental conditions, work tasks and other factors with heat strain. One-half of firefighters surveyed have experienced heat stress during their service.
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