CO2 and O2 concentrations in integral motorcycle helmets

Inhaling air which contains excess CO2 and/or is oxygen-deficient is known to present health risks and to diminish human cognitive abilities. The average CO2 concentrations relevant to a motorcyclist wearing an integral helmet were measured 20 years ago and found to be alarmingly large. The purpose...

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Published in:	Applied ergonomics Vol. 36; no. 5; pp. 625 - 633
Main Authors:	Brühwiler, P.A., Stämpfli, R., Huber, R., Camenzind, M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Elsevier 01.09.2005 Elsevier Science Ltd
Subjects:	Air Pollutants - analysis Applied physiology Biological and medical sciences Carbon dioxide Carbon Dioxide - analysis Cognitive ability Environmental Exposure - analysis Equipment Design Ergonomics. Work place. Occupational physiology Head Protective Devices Health risks Helmets Human physiology applied to population studies and life conditions. Human ecophysiology Humans Inhalation Exposure - analysis Manikins Medical sciences Motorcycles Oxygen - analysis Protective equipment Wind Human CO2 concentration Oxygen Motorcycle Person protection Toxicity Deficiency Inhaled air Cognitive ability Carbon dioxide Motor cycle Motor vehicle Individual safety equipment Helmet Ergonomics
ISSN:	0003-6870, 1872-9126
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