https://doi.org/10.33573/ujoh2025.01.19
1 State Institution «Kundiiev Institute of Occupational Health of the National Academy
of Medical Sciences of Ukraine», Kyiv, Ukraine
2 National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute",
Kyiv, Ukraine
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Introduction.
A comprehensive physiological, hygienic, ergonomic, and medical-technological study has identified a critical need for the development and implementation of telebiometric monitoring technologies and sensor networks in high-risk industries. At the current stage of advancing functional state assessment and workplace monitoring, it is essential to establish organizational and methodological foundations for integrating these technologies into occupational health and safety systems. The existing system for the professional selection of key personnel in the State Paramilitary Mine Rescue Service and auxiliary mine rescue teams in coal mines relies on outdated methodologies for assessing the functional state of the body (FSO). These traditional methods evaluate physical development, cardiovascular and respiratory function, physical endurance, heat resistance, and the body’s ability to adapt to extreme conditions. However, real-time physiological measurements in the "human-production environment quot; system are often performed with delays due to test methodology limitations. This time lag distorts FSO assessment results, leading to inaccuracies in evaluating physical and thermal endurance and potentially causing erroneous conclusions regarding a candidate’s readiness to perform professional duties in
emergency response situations.
The purpose of the study.
This study aims to scientifically substantiate the necessity of integrating remote monitoring technologies into occupational medicine to improve the assessment of workplace environmental factors and the functional state of workers in high-risk professions.
Materials and methods of research.
The study employed information and analytical research using specialized electronic databases such as Google Scholar,
PubMed, Mendeley, eLIBRARY; hygienic, physiological, and psychophysiological assessments; laboratory experiments; mathematical and statistical analysis.
Results.
The study defined the general principles of organizing wireless telebiometric monitoring systems and examined their application in occupational medicine. Key aspects include advantages and challenges of sensor networks in real-time health monitoring. The main components of a wireless telecommunication system infrastructure consist of the;SignalMonitor; software platform, a custom-built experimental bench on the Arduino platform, developed for measuring physiological indicators of rescue workers and environmental conditions during real-time monitoring. Laboratory testing was carried out to test ambient temperature and differential temperature sensors, designed for physiological studies to assess heat resistance and thermal adaptation. The results confirm the feasibility of implementing a multimodal telebiometric monitoring system for professional selection. This technology enables continuous, real-time physiological monitoring of candidates, providing a more comprehensive and objective assessment of their readiness for rescue operations. Additionally, the study underscores the importance of validating the testing process to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
Conclusions.
The proposed telebiometric monitoring technology represents a promising scientific advancement in the field of occupational medicine. It provides an innovative method for real-time assessment of physical condition, stress resistance, and other essential qualities required for rescue personnel. By integrating telebiometric systems into the professional selection process, the efficiency, accuracy, and objectivity of candidate evaluation will be significantly improved. Moreover, this technology has
the potential to be scaled and adapted for use in other high-risk workplaces, enhancing worker safety and occupational health outcomes.
Keywords: telebiometrics, wireless sensor networks, process validation, hygienic assessment, monitoring, working conditions, functional state of the body, mine rescuers
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