Posts tagged with "Health & Wellness"
How well can you clean ALL your PPE?
The SOLO RESCUE Decon Cleaning Machine helps firefighters clean helmets, boots, gloves and other small equipment, while minimizing potential exposure
UL FSRI research shows safety impacts of FF hood design, cleaning
The open-access paper outlines how hood design, cleaning and doffing methods affect contaminatant exposure, heat stress and firefighter comfort
Protecting driver/operators from fireground health hazards
Appropriate PPE can reduce respiratory, vision and hearing risks
CDC study finds 2 masks increase protection against COVID-19
The CDC released new guidance Wednesday stating that wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask is one way to achieve a higher degree of protection
'We’ve become numb:' Combatting PPE fatigue
More PPE training is unlikely to address PPE fatigue; here are 7 strategies that will
What did you do during Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month 2021?
More importantly, what will you do to focus on cancer awareness and prevention throughout the year?
Firefighter focus: How to remain mission-focused amid ongoing challenges
We cannot allow complacency to distract us from training, health, PPE and bringing calm to chaos
Mich. FD fined for COVID-19 workplace safety violations
The state Occupational Safety & Health Administration cited the Memphis Fire Department for reportedly failing to provide COVID-19 training, conduct daily health checks and ensure employees wore masks
