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COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION OF A MEDICAL TESTING METHODOLOGY FOR THE SELECTION OF INTERVENTION AND RESCUE PERSONNEL FOR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
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With the growing interest in using hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy source, the processes of obtaining, transporting and storing it are becoming increasingly relevant. In the event of industrial technological breakdowns, rapid and efficient intervention in hazardous environments requires the selection of specialized personnel, capable of operating in extreme conditions. Interventions in potentially explosive atmospheres require not only rigorous technical training, but also optimal physical and psychological condition to cope with sustained effort and extreme stress factors. This paper identifies and analyzes the components of a medical testing methodology intended for the selection of intervention and rescue personnel for such environments. The selection process includes a series of essential tests: hearing testing, cadence test to assess exercise resistance, spirometry to analyze pulmonary function, physiologically monitored physical endurance tests, and chest X-ray. These assessments are fundamental to ensuring the ability of personnel to operate in high-risk scenarios, thus contributing to improving the safety and efficiency of interventions in explosive environments. In this context, careful selection of personnel in these fields, whether operators or intervention and rescue teams, is essential, as it involves managing substances and processes that may pose risks to both human health and the environment.
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