Firefighter Occupational Exposure To Dangerous Chemicals Firefighters face danger on every call they answer, but they are exposed to far more than smoke, flames, and unstable structures. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) listed occupational cancer...
The Harmful Impact Of Firefighting Foam Firefighting foam – specifically aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) – has been widely used for decades in combating certain types of fires. However, growing evidence reveals that it's highly toxic and linked to numerous types of...
If you served as a firefighter, you may not have been aware of the hidden risks of serving your community. Firefighters are exposed to hazardous chemicals that can cause cancer and other serious health conditions. Much of the personal protective equipment (PPE) and flame retardants used by firefighters have been found to contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known…
The tools that keep firefighters safe and help them save lives are potential sources of serious illness. Regular use of hazardous chemicals and equipment like flame retardants and personal protective equipment (PPE) led to the classification of firefighting as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). It is a fact that firefighters are exposed…
Firefighters are known for their bravery and selflessness in the face of danger, putting their lives on the line every day to protect their communities. However, firefighting is a dangerous profession that comes with many risks, including the risk of cancer. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), firefighters are more likely to develop certain types…
Given the danger they put themselves in, first responders should be treated as America’s heroes. Unfortunately, many firefighters who used firefighting foam are now suffering serious health problems due to exposure to toxic chemicals in the foam. Now, these brave men and women are struggling with severe life-altering cancers and long-term health conditions, many of which render those afflicted unable…
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It has become common practice to thank first responders for their selfless service to their communities. Beyond thanking them, it’s also important to understand who comprises this workforce, what types of health and safety risks they face and their rights to...
Columbus Personal Injury And Workers’ Compensation Lawyers In the state’s most populous city, accidents happen every day. Near-fatal falls at bustling construction sites. Serious vehicle collisions on its busy highways. When it’s due to someone else’s negligence, one...
