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Keshia M Pollack1, Gerald S Poplin2, Stephanie Griffin3
1Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management, Education and Research Center for Occupational Safety and Health, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Journal of Safety Research
|February 6, 2017
Summary
Implementing risk management in fire departments requires effective strategies and training. Challenges in awareness, knowledge, and training limited the adoption of new safety protocols, highlighting the need for robust implementation to improve firefighter health and safety.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Risk Management in Emergency Services
- Firefighter Health and Safety
Background:
- Fire departments face significant occupational injury risks.
- Risk management is a proactive process to identify and mitigate these risks.
- Implementing control strategies is key to reducing injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To study the implementation of a risk management process in a fire department for replication.
- To document changes in fire personnel's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding implemented control strategies.
Main Methods:
- A 2-year implementation of control strategies was studied.
- Three cross-sectional surveys were administered to approximately 450 fire personnel.
- Surveys assessed awareness, knowledge, and use of control strategies.
Main Results:
- Fire personnel were generally aware of implemented control strategies.
- Visual reminders were noted as effective.
- Barriers included lack of knowledge, awareness, access, availability, and training, limiting adherence.
Conclusions:
- Fire personnel recognized the potential of control strategies for health and safety.
- Implementation challenges hindered the effectiveness of certain strategies.
- Effective implementation is crucial for control strategies to improve health and safety.
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