Emergency Scene Rehab
Extreme Heat Stress and Emergency Workers PLEASE READ ........... YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT !
Submitted by cheryl on Thu, 06/25/2009 - 22:51.Heat Stress
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) requires employers to comply with hazard-specific safety and health standards. In addition, pursuant to Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, employers must provide their employees with a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Emergency Preparedness Guides do not and cannot enlarge or diminish an employer's obligations under the OSH Act.
Welcome to the RehabSector -- RehabSector.org
Submitted by RehabSector.org on Sat, 07/28/2007 - 02:46.The Volunteer Mobile Emergency Response Unit was born from a perception. Many of the volunteer fire departments in Central Texas have limited resources and better care of responders should be provided at large-scale incidents. Somebody should do something. Somebody is.
EMS Can Self Rehab - Advice over on 9-ECHO-1
Submitted by RehabSector.org on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 18:53.Over on 9-ECHO-1, you'll find some thoughts on emergency scene rehab for EMS. Medics get heat stress too.
Williamson County brush fire August 8th 2008 Grass fire burns thousands of acres Florence Texas
Submitted by cheryl on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 15:52.The Volunteer Mobile Emergency Response Unit was dispatched to Hwy 195 and SR 241 in Williamson County on August 8th 2008. We responded at 1720 Pm and were on scene until released by the IC(incident command)at 0940 on August 9th 2008.
The report is as follows:
A large fire in Williamson County Thursday afternoon threatened dozens of homes.
