A pilot study on the potential utility of Technology-Enabled Analysis of Movement and Feedback (TEAM-Feedback) as an effective approach to inform firefighters on safer task performance and injury prevention strategies.
Read MoreA systematic review of published studies that evaluated the reliability and validity of the Zephyr BioHarness' heart rate measurements in various contexts.
Read MoreAn introduction to the Zephyr Performance system and how this wearable technology was designed to monitor firefighters' physiological responses (e.g., heart rate, breathing rate) while they're performing firefighting tasks in extreme environments.
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A study of the positive and challenging aspects of firefighting, effects of the physical environment and stressors encountered by female firefighters.
Read MoreA study on the high prevalence of painful sites and burden of musculoskeletal disorders in Hamilton firefighters.
Read MoreA pilot study on the use of Dartfish video analysis software to measure firefighters' trunk and knee postures while they perform tasks in their personal protective equipment.
Read MoreAn introduction to the measurement properties (reliability, validity, responsiveness) of an instrument/survey, tool or device.
Read MoreA series of recommendations on how to manage fatigue risk in Fire/EMS.
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A study of the impact of the location or number of musculoskeletal injuries on Canadian firefighters' self-reported work limitations.
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A review of the health and safety resources that are available on Canadian firefighter websites.
Read MoreA case study that shows how personal protective equipment and other controls can reduce cancer risks in firefighters.
Read MoreA study on the Ottawa firefighters' exposures to combustion emissions during on-shift fire suppression.
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