Affiliations: [a] Department of Industrial Engineering, Kwandong University, YangYang, 215-810, Korea | [b] Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Inchon, Inchon, 402-749, Korea | [c] Department of Industrial Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon, 442-760, Korea | [d] Department of Industrial Engineering, Kyunghee University, Yongin, 449-701, Korea
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Corresponding author: Young-Guk Kwon, Department of Industrial Engineering, Kwandong University, Yang Yang, 215-810, Korea. Tel.: +82 51 510 2473; Fax: +82 51 515 6553; E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract: Personal protective equipment (PPE) for Korean policemen that included protective clothing, a helmet, and a shield were evaluated and redesigned based on ergonomic principles. Major functional improvements were made by reduction of equipment weight, reduction of heat stress through improvement of equipment ventilation, and improvement of usability and safety. Redesigned prototype models were made for the protective equipments. The redesigned three components of PPE are helped to enhance work performance and job safety of police officers for anti-riot operation. Currently a helmet company is trying to export newly designed helmet to other countries.
