NFPA issues safety bulletin on firefighter protective hoods

摘要

The National Fire Protection Association has issued a safety bulletin on firefighter protective hoods, saying they are highly penetrable and expose skin to hazardous and toxic substances. It is well documented that firefighter personal protective equipment is exposed to a wide range of toxins, pathogens, and other hazardous substances. According to a study by the Center for Disease Control and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, firefighters have a greater number of cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths.