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Occupational Health and Safety for the Fire Service

Author : Joseph Bruni

Publisher : Prentice Hall

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 30,43 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Emergency medical technicians

ISBN : 9780135138083

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Text only. This product does NOT include a Resource Central Access Code Card. To purchase the text with a Resource Central Access Code Card, please use ISBN: 0-13-283005-1 Occupational Health and Safety for the Fire Service is intended to aid emergency service managers and leaders with the reducing the injury and death of emergency workers by implementing the latest occupational health and safety standards and regulations. In the continually changing world of emergency services, this text's up-to-date coverage of standards and regulations helps managers and leaders stay focused on current trends such as terrorism, technology, and of course, health and safety. The text also covers technology as a tool to enhance and support the health and safety of emergency responders.



Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services

Author : James S. Angle

Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Page : 270 pages

File Size : 49,86 MB

Release : 2015-01-02

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1284035913

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Designed for use within courses based on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services model curriculum, Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the many components of occupational safety and health for the emergency services. This textbook provides a historical look at industrial safety and health and how history has impacted the emergency services by providing a safer work environment that reduces first responder deaths and injuries. Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services features a laser-like focus on fire fighter health and safety and details how to stay safe and healthy in a high-risk environment and includes: - Thorough coverage of the "16 Fire Fighter Life safety Initiatives" with emphasis on the positive impact these Initiatives can have when implemented. - Case studies, review and discussion questions, and additional resources for each chapter.- Discussion on the latest research from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).



Health Risks and Fair Compensation in the Fire Service

Author : Tee L. Guidotti

Publisher : Springer

Page : 302 pages

File Size : 32,3 MB

Release : 2015-10-27

Category : Medical

ISBN : 3319230697

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This book is an overview of the hazards of firefighting, the health risks of exposure to combustion products that characterize firefighting, the science behind interpreting these risks for purposes of identifying diseases as work-related, and the legal and policy implications of adopting legislated “presumption” for purposes of compensation. The emphasis of the book will be on the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, traumatic hazards, and disabling psychosocial adjustment following major incidents. Several new studies have appeared recently, including the largest study of firefighters ever done, by the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH). They evidence supports the conclusion that firefighters face significant occupational health risks in addition to the obviously severe safety hazards.



Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services Includes Navigate Advantage Access

Author : James Angle

Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning

Page : 273 pages

File Size : 44,85 MB

Release : 2021-04

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1284180255

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Designed for use within courses based on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services model curriculum, Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, Fifth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the many components of occupational safety and health for the emergency services.



Fire Officer's Guide to Occupational Safety & Health

Author : Ron Kanterman

Publisher : Fire Engineering Books

Page : 269 pages

File Size : 50,94 MB

Release : 2019-02-22

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1593704194

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There has to be accountability at every level of the organization from the chief to the rookie. Company officers have to step up and remind those under their command of safe operations and related procedures. Accountability at all levels is key to the success of any program, and it’s the key to survival when it comes to firefighter safety. Chief Ron Kanterman's Fire Officer's Guide to Occupational Safety & Health is a guide to safe operations and a healthy work force. Who needs this book? Fire chiefs, fire officers, incident safety officers, and health and safety officers Why? To gain the tools they need to operate the department within some acceptable parameters of safety and occupational health Ask yourself these questions: --Have you made firefighter safety and health a primary value of your organization? --Is there a culture of safety in your fire department? --Do the chief and line officers "walk the walk" and "talk the talk"? Key concepts and resources: --Risk management --Personnel protection (protecting the protectors) --Scene safety --The 16 Life Safety Initiatives and The Courage to be Safe/Everyone Goes Home program --Training --Occupational safety and health --Fitness --Codes and standards that dictate and/or assist within the genre of health and safety





Fire Department Incident Safety Officer

Author : Dodson

Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Page : 320 pages

File Size : 32,14 MB

Release : 2015-08-21

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1284041956

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The third edition of Fire Department Incident Safety Officer has been thoroughly updated to cover the latest trends, information, and best-practices needed by current and aspiring Incident Safety Officers (ISO’s). Developed in partnership with the Fire Department Safety Officer’s Association and based on the 2015 Edition of NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, this authoritative resource focuses uniquely on the roles, responsibilities, and duties for fire service officers assigned to the incident command staff position of safety officer. From smoke reading to alternative energy sources to green construction buildings, Fire Department Incident Safety Officer, Third Edition is loaded with up-to-date information needed to keep fire department members safe, including: A new chapter dedicated to the Incident Safety Officer at Training Drills and Special Events Entire chapters devoted to important topics like reading smoke, reading buildings,



Fire Fighter Safety and Survival

Author : Don Zimmerman

Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Page : 454 pages

File Size : 16,59 MB

Release : 2013-12-19

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1284036421

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Fire Fighter Safety and Survival is an essential guide designed to keep fire fighters safe from the many hazards they will face on-the-job. Developed around the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives, this textbook provides scores of real-life examples from the fire service and other high-risk industries to illustrate the dangers of fire fighting. More importantly, these examples help readers to stay safe in similar situations by offering helpful information on risk management, how to incorporate safety procedures within their department, and how to foster a culture of safety to ensure that “Everyone Goes Home.” The Second Edition features: Coverage of the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Firefighter Safety and Survival model curriculum. Updated statistics, references, and examples from recent events Over 100 real-life examples from the fire service and nuclear, medical, military, and airline industries to provide readers with a complete understanding of risk management, safety systems, and situational awareness principles. Fire science students, seasoned professionals, and rookies alike can turn to Fire Fighter Safety and Survival, Second Edition for the knowledge and tools needed to make a difference in their departments without sacrificing cherished, long-standing traditions.



Resources for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health

Author : Steven N. Foley

Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning

Page : 268 pages

File Size : 13,14 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Fire departments

ISBN : 9780877654865

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Resources for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health provides the practical guidance needed to successfully implement new safety proceedures. This text covers Fire service occupational safety, medical and health issues; evaluation and planning of public fire protection; risk management planning; role of the Company Officer and Safety Officer; and investigating significant injuries.



Mental Health Intervention and Treatment of First Responders and Emergency Workers

Author : Bowers, Clint A.

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 372 pages

File Size : 17,61 MB

Release : 2019-08-30

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1522598049

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Book Description

The stress that comes with being a first responder has been known to lead to depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicide. However, few clinicians are informed about these health concerns and how to adequately treat them in this population. Therefore, there is an urgent need for practitioners to understand the latest information regarding treatments that will be useful to this specific population. Mental Health Intervention and Treatment of First Responders and Emergency Workers is an essential reference source that focuses on the latest research for diagnosing and treating mental health issues experienced by emergency personnel and seeks to generate awareness and inform clinicians about the unique circumstances encountered by these professionals. While highlighting topics including anxiety disorders and stress management, this book is ideally designed for clinicians, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, practitioners, medical professionals, EMTs, law enforcement, fire departments, military, academicians, researchers, policymakers, and students seeking current research on psychological therapy methods regarding first responders.



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