Design of hose roller for firefighter: a fatigue study

• Main Authors: Mustapha, Mohammad Luqman Hakim, Mahmood, Salwa, El Bakri, Helmy Mustafa, Abdul Rahman, Ismail, Azis, Noorul Azreen, Buang, Mohd Rizal
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: TH9025-9745 Protection of buildings. Including protection from dampness, fire, burglary
• Online Access: http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/11221/1/P16647_5bd762f237a3f4d9ad575bcb4d02fb1e%205.pdf; http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/11221/; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6890-9_4

In a working environment, worker’s safety and health are the most critical considerations. Previous study discovered that firefighters are exposed to a great deal of ergonomic risk factors (ERF). ERF exposure during hose rolling includes awkward posture and forceful exertion. Therefore, the prima...