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Safeguard the health of fire service members with NFPA 1581.

Use to latest protocols that address occupational health risks and the need to protect fire service members in all phases of their work. NFPA 1581: Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program contains requirements for a fire department infection control program.

Requirements cover the identification, evaluation, control, and monitoring of risks from infectious environments at the fire station, in fire apparatus, during procedures at an incident scene, and at any other area where fire department members are involved in routine or emergency operations.

NFPA 1581 applies to organizations providing rescue, fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials mitigation, special operations and other emergency services, including public, military, private, and industrial fire departments. The Standard does not apply to industrial fire brigades.

Product Details

Published: 12/05/2009 ISBN(s): 9780877659556 Number of Pages: 32