Protecting emergency responders : lessons learned from terrorist attacks / / Brian A. Jackson ... [et al.].

• Author: Rand Corporation.
• TeilnehmendeR: Jackson, Brian A., 1972-; Rand Corporation.; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
• Year of Publication: 2002
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (111 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

Based on a 2001 conference held in New York City that looked at ways of improving health and safety for emergency workers who respond to terrorist attacks. It is intended for managers and decisionmakers to help them understand the working and safety environment associated with such attacks.

Table of Contents

PREFACE; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS; Chapter One INTRODUCTION; ABOUT THE CONFERENCE; THE REPORT; Chapter Two THE TERRORIST INCIDENTS; LONG-TERM CAMPAIGNS; LARGE-SCALE EVENTS; MULTIPLE THREATS, MULTIPLE EVENTS; CRIME-SCENE DESIGNATION; OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT; NEW ROLES, NEW RISKS; Chapter Three PERFORMANCE AND AVAILABILITY OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT; PERFORMANCE; AVAILABILITY AND SUITABILITY; MAINTENANCE AND DECONTAMINATION; Chapter Four INFORMATION AND TRAINING; HAZARD ASSESSMENT; RISK COMMUNICATION

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INFORMATION AND TRAININGChapter Five SITE MANAGEMENT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION; COMMANDING AUTHORITY; INCIDENT DEFINITION; SCENE CONTROL; INTERNAL PERIMETER CONTROL; PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ENFORCEMENT; Chapter Six RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOVING FORWARD; PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT; AVAILABILITY OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT; INFORMATION AND TRAINING; MANAGEMENT; Chapter Seven CONCLUDING REMARKS; GUIDELINES; COST; RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER; EQUIPMENT STANDARDIZATION AND INTEROPERABILITY; SAFETY MANAGEMENT; Appendix A ORGANIZING PARTNERS

Appendix B CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTSAppendix C CONFERENCE AGENDA; Appendix D SUMMARIES OF PLENARY PRESENTATIONS