- Title:
-
Effect of Protective Filters on Fire Fighter Respiratory Health during Simulated Bushfire Smoke Exposure
- Date:
- September 2006
- Organisations
- NCBI
- Authors:
- De Vos AJ, Cook A, Devine B, Thompson PJ, Weinstein P.
- Location:
- USA, United States of America
Overview
Published in the online American Journal of Industrial Medicine
Bushfire fighters are potentially subject to risks from bushfire smoke. Although many different protective masks and filters are available, it is not clear which is the most effective from a health and safety perspective. The effect of protective filters on the respiratory health of Western Australian urban career fire fighters under controlled simulated conditions is investigated.
