Effect of outdoor weathering on the effective life of forest industry safety helmets

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 51-58

  Kirk, Patrick ^a  

^a Private Bag 3020   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Forestry; Helmet; Lifespan; Safety; UV(a); Weathering

Indexed keywords

ACCIDENT PREVENTION; ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING; FORESTRY; OCCUPATIONAL RISKS; PROTECTIVE CLOTHING; SERVICE LIFE; SOLAR RADIATION; ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION; WEATHERING;

OUTDOOR WEATHERING; SAFETY HELMETS;

ERGONOMICS;

ARTICLE; FORESTRY; HELMET; NEW ZEALAND; OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SOLAR RADIATION; ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION; WEATHER;

EID: 0033991391     PISSN: 01698141     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0169-8141(98)00079-1     Document Type: Article

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