DB 19-13 Reducing Exposure To Fireground Contaminants And Carcinogens Flashcards
(29 cards)
What is the most dangerous threats to the health and safety of firefighters nationally?
Cancer
From January 2002 to May 2015, what percentage of the IAFF fallen firefighter memorial wall of honor died from cancer?
60%
According to the IAFF, in 2017, what percentage of all firefighter LODD were attributable to cancer?
74%
For testicular cancer, firefighters are how many times greater at risk?
2 times greater
What are the 2 routes of greatest concern for firefighter exposure to carcinogens?
Inhalation and absorption
Areas such as what on the body are more permeable than others which absorb carcinogens through the skin?
Face, angle of the jaw, neck, throat and groin
Permeability through the skin increases with what?
Temperature
Skin absorption increases by what percent for every 5 degree increase in skin temperature?
400%
What is the most permeable piece of PPE?
Hood
Due to the potential exposure, what are currently being developed with a moisture/vapor barrier?
Firefighter hoods
Contaminants found on PPE continue to what, exposing the wearer and others to carcinogenic toxins?
“Off gas”
Contaminate in the fabric reduce the performance of the PPE, which can wear the outer shell materials down due to what?
Micro abrasion
The engrained contaminants are often what, which lower the fire resistive qualities of the outer shell?
Petrochemical
Normally most particulates are filtered out by what when penetrating exposed skin and entering the bloodstream?
Various organs
Particulates can remain in what body parts?
Kidneys, bladder, bloodstream, liver, and lymph system
What type of cancer claims are also increasing due to direct and continual exposures?
Head, neck, and facial cancer
Overhaul, rubbish, auto, and “fire out” scenarios can impact firefighter health and safety due to lack of compliance with what?
Respiratory protection
Without the use of what, firefighters are subjected to inhalation hazards of unknown chemicals, carcinogens, and gases?
SCBA and environmental monitoring
Carbon monoxide easily binds with what changing its geometry potentially leading to increased risk of clogging and neuromuscular disease?
Hemoglobin molecule
All members must be aware of barriers such as what that may impeded the implementation of the reduction of exposure to contaminants and carcinogens policy?
Department culture, tradition, or attitude
Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of members in their command?
Chief officers and company officers
The fire device culture has many components, among one the strongest is what?
Firefighter identity
The acceptance of group cultural norms such as what is a far more powerful driver of firefighter behavior than are acknowledged safety standards?
What it means to work as a “real” firefighter
Firefighter DNA is made up of genes that include what?
Fast, wet, and close
