title: [Energy expenditure in construction industry].
abstract: The aim of this study is to show the results obtained from measuring energy expenditure (EE) during work, through portable devices, in a group of male construction workers. After defining cardio-respiratory parameters in laboratory, authors applied to all subjects an heart rate monitor for measuring the heart rate (HR) and, at the same time, a calorimeter for measuring energy expenditure (EE). To analyse data obtained, authors calculate the Relative Aerobic Strain (RAS), both for the measurements of EE and for HR detected. Results confirm that in many of the typical activities of construction industry, in particular in those characterised by an higher component of manual engagement compared to foreman, workloads are exceeding limits of the probable threshold fatigue (33% of RAS), both for energy expenditure than for HR measured.
authors: Unitdà Operativa Ospedaliera Medicina del Lavoro - Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti di Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy. marisanti@libero.it
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Santini
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Borleri
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Bresciani
authors: M M
authors: MM
authors: Riva
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Ielapi
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Bonelli
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Mosconi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D060389:Construction Industry; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D055815:Young Adult