A case study that shows how personal protective equipment and other controls can reduce cancer risks in firefighters.
Read MoreOttawa Firefighters’ Occupational Exposures to PAHs and Other Environmental Mutagens
A study on the Ottawa firefighters' exposures to combustion emissions during on-shift fire suppression.
Read MoreLadders and lifting: How gender affects safety behaviors in the fire service
A qualitative study on gender differences in safe work practices in firefighting.
Read MoreThe effects of age and gender on Canadian firefighters’ fitness levels

We wanted to know if Canadian firefighters’ fitness levels are affected by age and gender.
Read MoreAssessment of Ambient Exposures Firefighters Encounter While at the Fire Station
A pilot study on toxin exposure risks in U.S. firehouses.
Read MoreMental Disorder Symptoms among Public Safety Personnel in Canada
A national survey study on the mental disorder symptom frequencies and severities for Canadian Public Safety Personnel.
Read MoreIs Love All You Need? The Effects of Emotional Culture, Suppression, and Work–family Conflict on Firefighter Risk-Taking and Health
A study on the impact of workplace culture on firefighters' health and behaviours.
Read MoreA literature review of musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters

We wanted to know the extent and nature of the published research regarding bone and joint injuries in firefighters.
Read MoreEvaluating the Ovako Working Posture Assessment System (OWAS) to identify firefighter injury risk using Dartfish video analysis software

We wanted to know if we can use video analysis software with a work injury risk assessment tool to analyze firefighter work tasks.
Read MoreA scoping review of musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters
A presentation on the extent and nature of published research on musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters.
Read MoreEvaluating the reliability of the Ovako Working Posture Assessment System (OWAS) to characterize firefighter injury risk using Dartfish video analysis software
A presentation on the reliability of using a risk assessment tool with a video analysis software to analyze firefighting tasks.
Read MoreWork and Health: Does Gender Matter? [Video]
Dr. Joy MacDermid presents "Work and Health: Does Gender Matter?" in this 7-minute video.
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