Evaluation of Heat Stress, Heat Strain, and Rhabdomyolysis During Structural Fire Fighter Training

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. 09/2015This 34-page report by the Health Hazard Evaluation Program evaluates the risk of heat-related illness and rhabdomyolysis, the breakdown of muscle tissue, to cadets and instructors during fire fighting training. It found that environmental conditions, core body temperatures, and heart rates often exceeded guidelines during strenuous activities. It recommends scheduling strenuous training during cooler parts of the day/year, and educating fire fighters on heat-related illnesses and rhabdomyolysis. (PDF)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - March 16, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news