A clear warning

摘要

There is a rising awareness of the risks posed by fire incident contaminants that are on - or in - the fabric of firefighters' clothing. Exposures of fire fighters during training exercises by Dr Brian E McCarry McMaster University is the latest in a number of studies regarding potential contaminants and the health hazards to firefighters. It is the clearest demonstration to date of the need to ensure firefighters are not exposed to such contaminants, which then find their way onto the skin or are absorbed into the bloodstream.