by Ryan Shaffer | Jan 11, 2019 | Firefighters, Respiratory Protection
Firefighter Cancer Rates Higher Than in General Population In 2016, the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) released findings from a study of cancer among U.S. firefighters. The study was the largest ever undertaken, as it included over... 
by Emma Bryant | Dec 28, 2018 | Blog, Firefighters, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Firefighters face extreme physical demands on the job. In fact, the biggest danger to these workers is not their safety, but their health. Those demands leave firefighters susceptible to developing hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity. It also puts... 
by Emma Bryant | Oct 1, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Firefighters, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Uncategorized, Vision Protection, Wellness
Next Steps After OSHA Citations So you’ve been cited by OSHA. You’re probably worrying about hefty fines, loss of productivity, bad press, and, in some situations, complete operational shutdown. While all of these scenarios are quite possible, you’re not... by Emma Bryant | Jan 22, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Firefighters, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
Heavier Fines to be Levied by OSHA in 2018 On Jan. 2, the Department of Labor announced that the maximum penalty amounts for violations of OSHA standards would increase by two percent this year. Each year, the DOL is required to adjust penalty amounts for... 
by Emma Bryant | Oct 30, 2017 | Blog, Firefighters
Firefighters face danger every day on the job, yet running headfirst into a burning building isn’t the top killer of these men and women — it’s cancer. According to an NBC report this week, fire departments nationwide are reporting increased levels of cancer. This... 
by Ryan Shaffer | Jun 28, 2017 | Blog, Firefighters
Department Awarded for Keeping Firefighters Safe & Healthy On Tuesday, June 27, Tom Piocquidio, Worksite Medical’s vice president of sales, presented the North Hampton Fire Department with a bronze firefighter flag after its firefighters, along with dozens...