Identification of Worker�s Workload in Tomato Production Greenhouse using Physiological Parameters and Environmental Conditions
Many workers work in tomato production greenhouse in Japan, and they are exposed to environmental conditions in the greenhouse during their work. In this study, we measured worker�s heart rate (HR [beats.min-1]), oxygen saturation (SpO2 [%]), body temperature (BT [ºC]), facial temperature (FT [º...
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[Yogyakarta] : Universitas Gadjah Mada
2013
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| Summary: | Many workers work in tomato production greenhouse in Japan, and they
are exposed to environmental conditions in the greenhouse during their work. In
this study, we measured worker�s heart rate (HR [beats.min-1]), oxygen saturation
(SpO2 [%]), body temperature (BT [ºC]), facial temperature (FT [ºC]), head area
temperature (HT [ºC]), and also solar radiation (SR [MJ.m-2]), air temperature
(AT[ºC]), humidity (HM [%]) to clarify the relationship between worker�s
physiological parameters and environmental conditions. Worker�s workload was
also examined and determined the level.
Three workers who in semi-commercial tomato production greenhouse in
the Research Center for High-technology Greenhouse, Faculty of Agriculture,
Ehime University were employed for this study. Jobs were classified into upper
and lower canopy job. Finger pulseoximeter, ear thermometer, and thermal
camera were used to measure worker�s physiological parameters. Measurement
of worker�s physiological parameters was done when the workers are in the
middle of doing jobs. Workload of the jobs was assessed with Heart Rate Reserve
(HRR [%]) value, and the workload level was determined by examined the
worker�s physiological parameters value measured.
Significant correlation was found in relationship between environmental
conditions and worker�s physiological parameters. HRR showed workload could
change on changing environmental conditions. Workload level of tomato
production greenhouse is considered low level based on worker�s physiological
parameters measured. Thermal imaging of the workers proved that FT can be
increased higher than 34.5 °C under strong SR. Worker�s HT exposed to direct
strong SR exceeded 41°C. Greenhouse managers should make some arrangements
to evaluate the worker�s workload more appropriately and to protect workers who
work in hot and humid summer conditions in Japan. |
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