Protecting emergency responders, volume 3 : safety management in disaster and terrorism response.
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2004
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Abstract:When disaster strikes, the nation depends on the emergency response community.
No events demonstrated this truth as dramatically as the catastrophic terrorist attacks
of September 11, 2001. But the same holds true every time the nation faces a major
natural disaster or industrial incident. Emergency responders are an indispensable
part of the country’s homeland security system. To ensure that this system can meet
the challenges of major disasters, the nation must take every measure to protect
emergency workers from the safety and health risks inherent in their work.
In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Science and Technology Policy
Institute (S&TPI), formerly managed by the RAND Corporation, organized a conference in New York City on the protective equipment needs of emergency responders during responses to terrorism. Over the course of this meeting, participants repeatedly emphasized that, in addition to protective equipment, responders need
effective safety management to ensure their well-being as they bring these devastating
situations under control.
As a result, NIOSH and S&TPI undertook this study to develop a better understanding of safety management in major disasters, both manmade and natural, and to
develop recommendations for improving safety management for emergency responders. Through an extensive literature review, interviews with members of the response
community, and workshop discussions including more than 100 participants, the
research team determined areas for improvement and developed recommendations to
guide needed changes. This report provides a comprehensive set of strategies and tactics for enhancing the safety of responders by preparing thoroughly before an event
and managing effectively afterwards.
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