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Emergency Services

Protecting those who respond means understanding the health risks they face. IOM brings independent scientific and technical expertise to assess exposure, strengthen controls and support safer working environments across emergency services.

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Risks and challenges in Emergency Services

Emergency services operate in unpredictable environments where personnel may encounter smoke, dust, hazardous substances, noise, vibration and other workplace health risks.

Exposure can occur during emergency response, training, vehicle and equipment maintenance, or within stations, workshops and other facilities.

IOM assesses these risks, investigates workplace conditions and provides clear evidence to identify priorities and improve protection. Our practical recommendations help organisations make informed decisions while recognising the operational demands of emergency response.

Understand risk exposure

Assess exposure to smoke, dust, chemicals, fumes and other airborne hazards across response, training and support activities

Protect responder health

Understand risks from noise, vibration and hazardous substances and identify practical ways to reduce exposure.

Assess working environments

Investigate air quality, ventilation and workplace conditions across stations, workshops and operational facilities.

Strengthen risk decisions

Use independent monitoring and scientific evidence to prioritise action and support effective health risk management.

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