UAV Use in Reducing Hazards for Firefighters During Emergency Response

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• Personal Author:
  Ames AL ; Cholette HL ; Milz SA ; Rega PP ; Valigosky MA
• Description:
  The utility of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) needs additional investigation. This pilot project will serve to initiate further research evaluating ambient concentrations of contaminants encountered by firefighters in emergency response to chemical releases. This use of UAVs to quickly collect air samples via Tedlar(R) bags in hazardous environments will allow for rapid monitoring of chemicals during response efforts. By utilizing instruments immediately available on firefighting equipment this will provide a greater level of safety and health for responders. This is the first step in the long term goal of the project to incorporate sensor technology and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in emergency response, including model development, to better characterize sites and protect workers. Specifically, the study will examine the utility of UAVs in industrial hygiene sampling combined with a sample pump and Tedlar(R) bag. Emergency response drills and activities through the use of UAV mounted EO/infrared camera to identify missing or lost individuals in search and rescue scenarios will also be evaluated. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Aircraft Emergencies Environmental Monitoring Firefighters Hazardous Substances Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Air Sampling Techniques Chemical Hazards Emergency Response Fire Fighters Hazard Recognition Remote Control
• Publisher:
  University of Cincinnati
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Abstract or Summary
• Place as Subject:
  Ohio ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20052457
• Citation:
  17th Annual Pilot Research Project Symposium, University of Cincinnati Education and Research Center, October 13-14, 2016, Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati, OH: University of Cincinnati, 2016 Oct; :1
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2017
• Performing Organization:
  University of Cincinnati
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  17th Annual Pilot Research Project Symposium, University of Cincinnati Education and Research Center, October 13-14, 2016, Cincinnati, Ohio
• End Date:
  20260630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:0fa234adf62f30794c6160b4e638e5e619aa65202bc78c067f17bb7183c411e978871557de36292ce7fc0aef632e4973df290e6387379b1b78657898814fd4ff
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/211982/cdc_211982_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 100.83 KB ]