From: Efficacy of a proactive health and safety risk management system in the fire service
Selected control strategy | Time of Implementation (months)b |
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Physical Exercise (PE) | |
Improve station exercise equipment and facilities | 1 |
Increase role of Peer Fitness Trainers | 4 |
Update and revise exercise standard operating procedure (SOP) | 14 |
Patient Transport (PT) | |
Test patient transfer devices | 3 |
Establish chest compression rotation procedure during CPR | 15 |
Create PT module for probationary firefighters | 24 |
Fireground Operations (FG) | |
Improve rehab protocols & adherence | 4 |
Visual reminders for health and safety | 4,19 |