NIOSH Alert: Request for Assistance in Preventing Injuries and Deaths of Fire211 Fighters Due to Structural Collapse

摘要

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requests211u001eassistance in preventing injuries and deaths of U.S. fire fighters due to 211u001estructural collapse during fire-fighting operations. Structural collapse of a 211u001ebuilding during fire fighting is a leading cause of death among fire fighters. 211u001eSuch collapse is very difficult to predict during fire fighting, and it usually 211u001eoccurs without warning. Fire departments should implement and review occupational 211u001esafety programs and standard operating procedures to prevent serious injuries and 211u001edeaths of fire fighters. NIOSH recommends that fire departments take 10 essential 211u001esteps to minimize the risk of injury and death to fire fighters during structural 211u001efire fighting.