Pożary odpadów a narażenie strażaków na substancje toksyczne

• Authors: Robert Susło , Mateusz Paplicki , Karol Dopierała , Janusz Adam Wrzesiński , Jarosław Drobnik

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Waste fires and firefighters’ exposure to toxic agents

• Languages of publication: PL

Abstracts

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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.

Keywords

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firefighter; waste fire; fume toxicity; health hazard

• Publisher: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Wroclawskiego
• Journal: Prawo
• Year: 2018
• Issue: 326
• Pages: 187-197

Contributors

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Robert Susło

• Uniwersytet Medyczny we Wrocławiu

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Mateusz Paplicki

• Uniwersytet Medyczny we Wrocławiu

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Karol Dopierała

• Uniwersytet Medyczny we Wrocławiu

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Janusz Adam Wrzesiński

• Komenda Wojewódzka Państwowej Straży Pożarnej we Wrocławiu

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Jarosław Drobnik

• Uniwersytet Medyczny we Wrocławiu