Posts tagged with "Cancer Risk"
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
Chad Costa considers why some firefighters are still afflicted with 'Dirty Helmet Syndrome'
Exploring why some firefighters still glamorize dirty gear and unsafe actions, despite knowing the risks
Scorched helmets and dirty gear: It’s time to end this type of firefighter bravado
Failing to protect the gear that protects you is foolish and sets a bad example for new members
How to buy protective hoods (eBook)
Download this FireRescue1 protective hoods buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
Sean Duncan details how and why firefighters should follow PPE decontamination protocols
Unpacking the PPE decon-cancer connection and what firefighters can do to protect their health
Is the fire service ready for a PPE shake-up?
Despite drastic technological advances over the decades, firefighter PPE remains relatively unchanged
Reducing firefighter cancer risk, the Swedish way
The Skellefteå Model focuses on dry initial contaminant reduction, amid other processes, to reduce firefighters’ exposure to toxins
