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Safety and danger during firefighter’s work

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Pántya P.
Security Dimensions: International & National Studies
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2014
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vol. 12(12)
76-85
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In Hungary in the event of disasters and technical rescue, the interventions and rescue services of fire protection are carried out by the fire department and the firefighters within the system of disaster management. The circumstances and the tasks that await them cannot be predicted. Although there are regular trainings and drills, the annual statistics clearly show that accidents do occur during interventions despite their caution and protective equipment. One of the aims of the research was increasing the safety of firefighters. The statistics about deployment and injuries of firefighters with a span of 11 years (between 2000 and 2010) were collected and analysed, then a conclusion was drew. The currently available protective equipment and methods which are the most suitable and in accordance with the current potentials were identified. The negative effects on fire fighters working - especially in closed space - resulting from the use of protective equipment as well as the ways of reducing risks of interventions was studied too. Based on one of the research findings, there are more ways to increase safety of both the fire fighter and the rescuee, thus the safety of the intervention. These ways include finding a more modern alternative of protective equipment, preparing firefighters for the circumstances in confined space is drilling in as life-like circumstances as possible and the use of devices which are currently not standard in firefighting.
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Pożary odpadów a narażenie strażaków na substancje toksyczne

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Susło R., Paplicki M., Dopierała K., Wrzesiński J. A., Drobnik J.
Prawo
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2018
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issue 326
187-197
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In Poland in recent years more and more waste have been set on fire, thus intervening firefighters are at increased risk of suffering intoxication from fumes. Based on current literature and legal regulations review, characteristics of relevant toxic substances, associated health hazards and preventive measures were analyzed. In order to prevent negative health effects it is crucial not only to equip firefighters with adequate personal protective equipment and clothing but also to introduce obligatory monitoring their proper usage based on biologic markers of intoxication.
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Police, soldier, firefighter in emergency: decision making method is special

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Restas A.
Security Dimensions: International & National Studies
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2014
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vol. 12(12)
86-94
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Security managers, such as police, soldier, firefighter, in many cases face special or emergency situations without any signs in advance. In these cases decision makers are under time pressure and they do not have enough time to make the traditional, analitical based decision making method. Despite the above well-known circumstances during education and trainings managers get information mostly about the theory of traditional decision making processes even if practical trainings obviously focuses on the quick responses as tactical elements. This article deals with firefighting managers, how they make their decisions mainly at tactical level and demonstrates their special decision making method to be able to understand it. An important element of the activities of security managers or emergency responders is that they cannot or only to a very limited extent can modify the terms of the task, improve them as desired. Despite the differences of environment, indications of the complexity of the situation, the possibility of the radical change in the given situation, uncertainty and ambiguity of the information available can be recognized and well identified. Author’s study reveals during intervention the most essential but limiting factor is time. This provides a framework impossible to burst and a forced drift, a pressurized channel for the decision-maker, entangled in which one can no longer break free. The above proves that in certain situations, the multi-criteria, analyzing, evaluating decision-making simply cannot be used or only in a limited manner. However, it can be seen that managers, directors or commanders are many times in situations that they simply cannot elude from their decisions; they should make them in a short time. The functional background of decisions made in a short time, their mechanism different from the conventional one was studied lately, and was given the name recognition-primed decision to this special decision procedure.
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A systematic review of the health impacts of occupational exposure to wildland fires

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Groot E., Caturay A., Khan Y., Copes R.
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
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2019
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vol. 32
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issue 2
121-140
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The aim of the paper is to summarize the evidence of health impacts of occupational exposure to wildland fires. The authors searched 3 databases for relevant articles and screened the results. After full-text review, articles were included based on pre-determined criteria. The authors identified 32 relevant articles. Occupational exposure to wildland fires affects lung function in the short term and may increase the risk of hypertension in the long term. Exposure to wildland fires is also associated with post-traumatic stress symptoms. There was insufficient evidence to comment on most longer-term risks, and in particular on respiratory disease or cancer risks. Further research is required to understand whether occupational exposure to wildland fires results in clinically significant impacts on respiratory function, and to further clarify the relationship between occupational exposure and blood pressure, mental health, and cancer outcomes. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2019;32(2):121–40
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The analysis outlining the occurrence and consequences of accidents in the work environment of the firefighters employed by the State Fire Service in Poland in 2008–2013

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Pawlak A., Gotlib J., Gałązkowski R.
Medycyna Pracy
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2016
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vol. 67
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issue 1
1-9
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Wstęp Funkcjonariusze Państwowej Straży Pożarnej (PSP) ze względu na specyfikę pracy i szeroki wachlarz zagrożeń częściej niż inne grupy zawodowe są narażeni na ryzyko wystąpienia wypadku przy pracy. Celem niniejszego opracowania jest analiza występowania i skutków wypadków w środowisku pracy funkcjonariuszy PSP w Polsce w latach 2008–2013. Materiał i metody Analizie poddano materiał bazujący na danych zagregowanych, zebranych przez Komedę Główną Państwowej Straży Pożarnej. Zgodnie z tymi danymi w okresie od 1 stycznia 2008 r. do 31 grudnia 2013 r. miało miejsce 8518 wypadków przy pracy, w których rannych zostało 8635 osób. Wyniki Zarówno liczba wypadków, jak i wskaźnik częstości wypadków przy pracy nie uległy zasadniczym zmianom w analizowanych 6 latach. Grupą najbardziej narażoną na wypadki w zawodzie strażaka są czynni strażacy, pracujący w jednostkach ratowniczo-gaśniczych. Najwięcej osób poszkodowanych w latach 2008–2013 w PSP miało wypadki w trakcie zajęć sportowych. Dominującą przyczyną zdarzeń było nieprawidłowe zachowanie lub nieostrożność. Najczęstszymi urazami w wyniku wypadków były liczne złamania, pęknięcia kości i zwichnięcia. Wnioski Państwowa Straż Pożarna przygotowuje funkcjonariuszy pod względem przestrzegania zasad bezpieczeństwa i higieny pracy podczas udziału w akcjach ratowniczych. Wypadki strażaków podczas służby zdecydowanie częściej miały miejsce w trakcie pobytu w jednostce – w czasie zajęć sportowych – niż rzeczywistych działań ratowniczych. Med. Pr. 2016;67(1):1–9
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Background Due to the specifics of their work and to being exposed to a wide range of hazards, firefighters working for the State Fire Service (SFS) face the risk of work-related accidents more often than members of other occupational groups. The aim of this paper is to analyze the occurrence and consequences of accidents in the work environment of the SFS officers in Poland between the years 2008–2013. Material and Methods The material analyzed is based on aggregate data collected by the Headquarters of the State Fire Service. Figures regarding accidents in the period between 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2013 show that 8518 workrelated accidents occurred in that period and 8635 people were injured. Results The data shows that neither the number of accidents nor their frequency indicator underwent any significant fluctuations over the 6 years under consideration. The group that is most exposed to accidents on duty in the profession includes active firefighters serving in rescue and fire extinguishment divisions. According to the data, the greatest number of trauma incidents in the SFS between the years 2008–2013 occurred during sporting activities. The predominant cause of these was inappropriate behavior or the lack of proper care. The most frequent injuries sustained during the accidents were broken or fractured bones and sprained joints. Conclusions Accidents on duty occur significantly more often when firefighters are at their stations, during sporting classes, exercises or maneuvers, than in the course of actual rescue operations. The firefighters of the State Fire Services are insufficiently prepared for their sporting activities. Med Pr 2016;67(1):1–9
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Postrzeganie pracy przez pracowników wykonujących zawody trudne i niebezpieczne a radzenie sobie przez nich ze stresem

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Sarzyńska-Mazurek E., Wosik-Kawala D.
Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Skłodowska, sectio J – Paedagogia-Psychologia
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2016
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vol. 29
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issue 4
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Theoretical-empirical studies undertaken in the presented elaboration focus on the functioning of workers performing difficult and dangerous jobs. The goal of the carried out research was to diagnose the dependencies between subjective evaluation of firefighters’ and city guards’ work and their coping style. Determining the levels of stress at work, particularly the stress-causing factors and the coping style, seems very important in relation to the effectiveness of performed work. On this basis, one can formulate instructions for professional practice.
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Podjęte w opracowaniu rozważania teoretyczno-empiryczne dotyczą funkcjonowania pracowników wykonujących zawody trudne i niebezpieczne. Celem przeprowadzonych badań była diagnoza zależności między subiektywną oceną pracy strażaków i strażników miejskich a stylem radzenia sobie przez nich ze stresem. Określenie poczucia stresu w pracy, czynników szczególnie stresujących oraz sposobów radzenia sobie z nimi wydaje się bardzo ważne w kontekście skuteczności wykonywanej pracy. Na ich podstawie można formułować wskazania dla praktyki zawodowej.
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