Plurisensorial system adapted for the prevention of professional diseases in the working environment, and method for the use of the system

Abstract

A multi-sense system adapted for prevention of occupational diseases in a working environment is described, which comprises: a protective facial mask, adapted for application in the front zone of a person's face, comprising nose and mouth areas, and comprising: a temperature and humidity sensor (5, 6) adapted to be activated when the mask is worn, and adapted to provide time-related data concerning said activation as well as temperature and humidity values; - removable air filter elements (3, 4) applied to the front side parts of the mask; inhalation (8) and exhalation (7) valves applied to the front zone of the mask, in front of the mouth, when the mask is worn; elements for securing the mask to the face (2, 9, 10, 11, 12); an electronic nose device (3) adapted to provide, when worn by the person, time-related data about the quality of the air in said working environment; a breathing detection device, adapted to provide, when worn by the person, time-related data about the respiratoryrate; a data processing and displaying device, adapted to receive and store the data outputted by said protective facial mask, electronic nose device and breathing detection device, also adapted to process and display said data in order to determine a condition wherein said protective facial mask needs to be worn.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a multisensory system for preventing occupational diseases in a working environment and a method of using the system. Background technique [0002] Care and monitoring aimed at improving the quality of workers' health are the main objectives and are also mandated by work environment safety regulations that must be complied with. Data obtained by international agencies show a high incidence of respiratory diseases (eg lung and pleural cancers, asthma, respiratory infections) in the manufacturing sector, especially in painting plants. This is at least in part due to issues related to workers not using personal protective equipment. [0003] Tests conducted have shown that the percentage of workers not using respiratory safety masks is statistically disproportionately high for two main reasons: [0004] - comfort reasons: the mask is heavy and irritating to the skin, the loops around the ears and head are annoying, and t...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

[0004] - comfort reasons: the mask is heavy and irritating to the skin, the loops around the ears and head are annoying, and the material is not suitable for prolonged use (without causing rejection);

Images