Repeat work bouts increase thermal strain for Australian firefighters working in the heat.
Repeat work bouts increase thermal strain for Australian firefighters working in the heat.
Int J Occup Environ Health. 2015 Apr 7;:2049396715Y0000000006
Authors: Walker A, Argus C, Driller M, Rattray B
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Firefighters regularly re-enter fire scenes during long duration emergency events with limited rest between work bouts. It is unclear whether this practice is impacting on the safety of firefighters.
PMID: 25849044 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research