The comparison of functional performance between a soldier wearing a chemical and biological (CB) protective equipment and an ordinary battle dress (BD) was conducted at Protechniks facilities and Jozini-South Africa. The basis of the comparison was that CB protective equipment causes compatibility problems such as mobility and clearance, and that these factors would affect the soldier when performing various activities. Sixteen abstacle courses were erected to simulate a range of functions normally performed by an infantry soldier. Time taken by each soldier to complete a variety of motions and abstacle clearance activities was recorded. It was found that the CB protective equipment interfered with the soldiers performance. The soldiers movements were abserved to be restricted and abnormal. The time taken to complete similar activities was longer when wearing the CB protective equipment than ordinary BD: Relevance to industry: To determine the effect of protective equipment on functional performance.


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    Title :

    Comparison of functional performance of a soldier in full chemical and biological protection versus battle dress


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    Publication date :

    2001


    Size :

    6 Seiten, 4 Bilder, 2 Tabellen, 7 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English