Occupational Safety Health & Wellness, 3rd Edition

The third edition of the IFSTA Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness manual is intended to provide an overview of programs, policies, procedures, and actions that will establish and maintain a culture of safety within the fire and emergency services. The IFSTA Validation Committee for this manual wanted to provide information for three groups: fire and emergency service administrators, supervisors, and emergency responders. By providing this information, it is hoped that a new culture based on safety, health, and wellness concerns can be instilled in the current and future generations of emergency responders. The basis for this manual is NFPA® 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program.

Table of Contents

  1.  Risks of a High-Hazard Occupation
  2.  Cultural Change in the Fire Service
  3.  Behavioral Based Safety
  4.  Health and Fitness Program Requirements
  5.  Training Safety
  6.  Fire Apparatus Safety
  7. Tool and Equipment Safety
  8.  Protective Clothing and Equipment
  9. Emergency Scene Safety
10. Facility Safety
11. Safety and Health Program Administration