Identifying the most important, frequent, and physically demanding tasks of Brazilian firefighters.
This study aimed to identify the most important, frequently performed, and physically demanding tasks performed by Brazilian firefighters and to identify tasks that could be used to assess physical fitness. A subjective task analysis was conducted. Five hundred twenty-four firefighters (84% male; 16...
| Published in: | Ergonomics Vol. 67; no. 1; pp. 111 - 123 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
| Format: | algorithm research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jan2024
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