Posts tagged with "PPE 101"
‘Risk a little to save a lot’: A new look at an old mantra
Is it time to reconsider the levels of risk in light of everything we now know about the exposure risks we face on the fireground?
The future of turnout gear is about to be decided
Significant questions arise as turnout-focused standards are consolidated
Infographic: 7 steps to clean firefighting turnout gear
Dirty turnout gear is dangerous - refer to this infographic to make sure yours is clean
Research results: The impact of increased laundering on structural PPE
Fire service researchers evaluate impact of laundering on tear and seam strength, THL and TPP, flammability, and liquid and viral penetration
PPE cleaning products and processes: Ensuring the claims match the science
A simple checklist helps fire service leaders evaluate PPE technology and cleaning claims
Firefighter safety after the flood waters recede
Proper PPE and cleaning measures are necessary to protect firefighters wading through chemicals, biological biohazards and disease-causing microorganisms
How good are firefighter SCBAs at keeping chemicals out?
SCBA's ability to ward off external chemicals was greatly enhanced in 2007; now they'll be tested to find out just how good they are
Modifiable risk: Firefighter cancer prevention
To reduce an individual firefighter’s relative risk of contracting cancer, they must limit risk factors on and off the fireground
