Posts tagged with "Firefighter Health: Mind"
Why it’s so difficult to change gear service life requirements
Understanding the various factors that impact PPE service life – and why retirement rules aren’t so simple
FDNY 9/11-related illness deaths will soon surpass deaths from terror attack
306 active and retired FDNY members — including firefighters and EMS members — have died of 9/11-related illnesses
Turnout gear service life: Will we ever have clear 'keep or retire' guidelines?
Determining what gear can be reasonably expected to survive and for how long is still subject to interpretation
Gordon Graham on PPE for first responders
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham emphasizes the importance of first responders wearing properly-fitting PPE
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
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
Making the case for firefighter PPE restricted substances lists
The NFPA 1971 technical committee is currently considering an RSL of chemicals and specific levels for those chemicals
Reducing firefighter cancer risk: How emotionally attached are you?
Apply some simple marriage vows to your use of PPE at a structural fire
