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										Fireman extingushing a fire with waterLooking over sand bags at EMS workers dragging a raftWorker wearing respirator removing a dirty filterWorkers are a common denominator at any disaster or novel emergency event. Protecting the health and safety of these workers by preventing diseases, injuries, and fatalities is a NIOSH Emergency Preparedness and Response Program priority. This can be accomplished by ensuring that responder safety and health is addressed systemically during all phases (pre-, during-, and post-deployment) to make certain only qualified, trained, and properly equipped personnel are deployed. The topic areas below contain guidance to assist employers and responders to achieve the goal of worker safety and health during responses.
In addition, the NIOSH Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Portfolio is part of a research portfolio that sets the goals and develops plans for worker safety and health research advancement and collaborations.Featured TopicNIOSH PPE Tracker App
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Help protect emergency responders! FREE ONLINE TRAINING for the Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS) SystemWhat We Do?We integrate occupational safety and health into emergency responses and during planning to protect response and recovery workers. We do the following activities:
Provide Guidance and recommendations
Support CDC Emergency response efforts
Participate in response planning, training, and exercises at the local, national and international level
Promote responder health and safety through the Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMSTM) program
Conduct research through the Disaster Science Responder Research (DSRR) ProgramFor more information about our program please visit: EPRO Program description
****Our ProgramsEmergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS)TM



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Disaster Science Responder Research (DSRR) ProgramEmergency Preparedness and Response Topics**Health and Safety Management Topics**
Resources for Emergency Responders
Disaster Site Management
Emergency Response Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS)
Respirators and Personal Protective Equipment
Disaster Science Responder Research Program
Fentanyl: Preventing Exposure to Emergency RespondersMan-Made Emergencies
Chemicals
Anthrax**Natural Disasters and Extreme Temperatures**
Natural Disasters
Storm/Flood and Hurricane/Typhoon Response
Earthquakes
Wildfires
Heat Stress
Cold Stress**Oil Spills**
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Response**Pandemic**
Pandemic Planning for Healthcare SettingsRadiation
Radiation Dispersal from Japan**Stress and Fatigue**
Long Work Hours and Fatigue Training
Traumatic Incident StressAdditional NIOSH Emergency response resourcesRyan White Act
Fire Fighters Resources Directory
Emergency Medical Services Workers
World Trade Center Health EffectsKey NIOSH Emergency Response Resources**NIOSH Programs**
NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program
National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory**Publications and Products**
NIOSH PPE Tracker App
NIOSHTIC-2 Search Results for Emergency Response
Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS) NRT Technical Assistance Document and Guide for Key Decision Makers
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Protecting Emergency Responders Vol 1-4
Health Hazard Evaluations from Hurricane Katrina Response
The Emergency Response Safety and Health DatabaseOther Government Resources**Federal Offices and Agencies**
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
American Red Cross
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)**State, Local, Tribes, and Territories**
FEMA: State Offices and Agencies of Emergency Management
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							Last Reviewed:  March 2, 2023						Source: 	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Interim NIOSH Training for Emergency Respondersplus icon
I. Introductionplus icon
About the Training Program
II. Risks from Not Getting Enough Sleepplus icon
Dangers of Sleepiness and Fatigue
Drowsy
Misconceptions
Impaired Performance
III. Personal Considerationsplus icon
Sleep Deprivation
Sleep Disorders
Medicines
Medicines Cont.
Sleep Clinics
IV. Basic Information about Sleep and Fatigueplus icon
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
Vital Body Processes
Sleep System
Pressure for Sleep
Sleep Debt
Circadian Clock
Wakefulness
Effects of Light
Color of the Light
Color of the Light, Cont.
Fatigue-Related Errors and Injuries
V. Safe Work Practices for Managers and Workersplus icon
Work Long Hours Temporarily
Identify Responder Fatigue
Signs and Symptoms
Create a Positive Work Atmosphere
Establishing Policies
Prevent Injuries to Muscles and Joints
VI. Personal Strategies to Promote Good Sleep and Alertnessplus icon
Relaxation Techniques
Tips
Good Sleep Environment
Sleep Medicines
Using Light
Caffeine
Using Caffeine Carefully
Napping
Diet
Getting Exercise
Heat
Gain Understanding
VII. Final Comments and Action Steps
Take Quiz
Sleep Clinics
References, Authors & Acknowledgments


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