In the line of duty, firefighters are exposed to fire, smoke and extreme heat. Asbestos exposure is another hazard they also face when fighting fires. When a fire breaks out in a building that contains asbestos or the building collapses, asbestos fibers can be released into the air. Firefighters generally wear air masks with self-contained air canisters, but these canisters only last about 30 minutes. If the firefighters don’t have additional canisters readily available in the middle of a blaze, they may have to work without respiratory protection.
When the World Trade Center collapsed on September 11, 2001, hundreds of emergency responders were exposed to toxic dust, debris and contaminants. In a study conducted by Mount Sinai Medical Center in 2006, researchers found that nearly 70% of emergency responders who answered the call at the World Trade Center still were suffering from lung problems.
One of the largest asbestos testing laboratories in the United States wants firefighters and other emergency responders to know of the health risks associated with exposure to asbestos and other contaminants. Asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, can take decades to manifest. –http://www.mesotheliomanews.com
May –
Anti-Graft and Corruption Awareness Month
“Corruption drains the nation
and victimizes workers who build the nation.
Accountability now!”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the recommendations of the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry
against serious violations of protocols of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association.
Accept the National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar. Reject Military!
#WearMask #WashHands
#Report Corruption #SearchPosts #TakePicturesVideos
May 1 – Labor Day
May 2 – World Freedom Day
May 12 – World Communication Day
May 15 – International Day of Families
May 16 – International Day of Living
Together in Peace
May 21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity
for Dialogue and Development
Monthly Observances:
The Month of the Ocean
Anti-Graft and Corruption Awareness Month
Volunteerism Month
Weekly Observances:
Week 2: Safe Motherhood Week
Daily Observances:
May 1: Labor Day
May 7: Health Worker’s Day
May 31: National Fisherfolks Day
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