EPISODE · Mar 18, 2023 · 1H 14M
#221 The solution to Decontaminating Firefighter PPE with Chris Colgan & HUNTER apparel solutions
from Firefighter Podcast · host Pete Wakefield
The International Agency for Research on Cancer, a World Health Organisation body, has today declared that occupational exposure as a firefighter has been classified as carcinogenicFirefighters’ personal protective equipment (PPE) has been proven to be a source of chronic exposure to toxic contaminants commonly released from fires. Finally we have a solution to how to properly clean our PPE. Hunter Apparel Solutions (Hunter) have developed next generation LCO2 decontamination and cleaning processes. Through their HunterCARE® Platinum Plus LCO2 technology they are making major improvements to the long term health outcomes of firefighters. Find out more about HUNTER's LC02 process HEREPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CrewA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearFitness For the Frontline is coaching designed specifically to reflect the physical elements of the role of a Firefighter for those applying for, currently serving in or retired from the fire service.Designed by Firefighters for FirefightersJoin our Facebook group HERETry the program for FREE HERE Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramGet notified of each Podcast episode as soon as they come out by clicking HEREPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CrewPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CrewSend us Fan MailSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.***Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew
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The International Agency for Research on Cancer, a World Health Organisation body, has today declared that occupational exposure as a firefighter has been classified as carcinogenic Firefighters’ personal protective equipment (PPE) has been proven to be a source of chronic exposure to toxic contaminants commonly released from fires. Finally we have a solution to how to properly clean our PPE. Hunter Apparel Solutions (Hunter) have developed next generation LCO2 decontamination and cle...
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