- Author
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Reinhardt, T. E.
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Ottmar, R. D.
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Hallett, M. J.
- Title
- Guide to Monitoring Smoke Exposure of Wildlands Firefighters. General Technical Report.
- Coporate
- Pacific Northwest Research Station, Portland, OR.
- Report
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FSGTR-PNW-448
March 1999
15 p.
- Distribution
- AVAILABLE FROM National Technical Information Service (NTIS), Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Springfield, VA 22161. Telephone: 1-800-553-6847 or 703-605-6000; Fax: 703-605-6900. Website: http://www.ntis.gov
- Keywords
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smoke
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safety
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exposure
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monitors
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dosimeters
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carbon monoxide
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fire fighters
- Identifiers
- human health; occupational exposure; smoke exposure
- Abstract
- Fire managers and safety officers concerned with smoke exposure among fire crews can use electronic carbon monoxide (CO) monitors to track and prevent overexposure to smoke. Commonly referred to as dosimeters, these lightweight instruments measure the concentration of CO in the air the firefighter's breathe. This guide outlines the protocol developed for sampling smoke exposure among firefighters with CO dosimeters. It provides a basic template for managers and safety officers interested in establishing their own smoke-exposure monitoring program.