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Worker safety during fire clean up : fact sheet
  • Published Date:

    November 7, 2003

  • Series:
    Fire safety
  • Language:
    English
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  • Corporate Authors:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
  • Description:
    Workers face hazards even after fires are extinguished. In addition to a smoldering or new fire, dangers include the following: • electrical hazards • carbon monoxide poisoning • musculoskeletal hazards • heavy equipment • extreme heat and cold • unstable structures • hazardous materials • fire • confined spaces • worker fatigue • respiratory hazards firecleanupworkers.pdf
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    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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