PROPOSAL FOR A LOW-COST TECHNIQUE FOR REMOTE MONITORING OF BODY TEMPERATURE: AN APPLICATION FOR WORK SAFETY

Abstract

Purpose - This study aims to propose a cost-effective technical solution in monitoring the distance of workers operating in hazardous areas or under strong external influences. Design/methodology/approach - The methodology that was used is a literature review in two steps; a) Papers basis were survey for the data search without filter; b) It was included a filter in the research from the year 2010. Findings - A prototype was built to measure body temperature, relative air humidity and ambient temperature through of an applied research. As a result, the system's first tests were stable solution and for using open source tools it was possible to develop a low cost prototype. Research limitations/implications - The limitation of this work is that only were monitored body temperature, environment and humidity. In the future will be included monitoring of heart rate, blood pressure, and resistance galvanometer. Practical implications - Body temperature data is displayed in a graph, within a predetermined period, wherein the measurement range can be easily set. Originality/value- The system may assist in the efficiency of diagnosis by providing the data in real time, allowing a professional of health more reliability when analyze the historical of data.