Posts tagged with "Cancer awareness"
Gordon Graham on PPE decontamination procedures
In this video, Graham emphasizes the importance of decontamination following an incident to protect the health and wellness of the crew
Video: Fireground decontamination and laundering
Reduce your exposure to fireground carcinogens by following these steps for decontamination and laundering
Recognizing and minimizing the inherent risks of wildfires
OEHS experts offer key considerations related to existing PPE, new respirators and exposure times on the front lines
Dioxins: The most hazardous substance in structure fire environments
What firefighters must understand about their exposure risks and decontamination efforts
Reducing firefighter cancer risk: How emotionally attached are you?
Apply some simple marriage vows to your use of PPE at a structural fire
Fireground toxins don’t care if you’re paid or volunteer
How volunteer departments can overcome challenges related to health mindset and limited PPE cleaning equipment
Another perspective on 'Dirty Helmet Syndrome' – and a simple way to reduce the risk
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor details his perspective on the topic and outlines what one Florida department is doing to keep its members safe
Does dirty gear really matter that much?
Chief Goldfeder takes on the issue of "Dirty Helmet Syndrome" and how much firefighters should be concerned with cleaning their gear
