The Occupational Health Effects of Responding to a Natural Gas Pipeline Explosion Among Emergency First Responders - Lincoln County, Kentucky, 2019.

David P Bui Esther Andrea KukielkaErin F BlauLindsay K TompkinsK Leann BingCharles EdgeRebecca HardinDiane MillerJames HouseTegan BoehmerAndrea WinquistMaureen OrrRenée FunkDoug Thoroughman

Published in: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness (2021)

Upper respiratory symptoms were common among first responders of a natural gas pipeline explosion and associated with hard-exertion activity. Emergency managers should ensure responders are trained in, equipped with, and properly use PPE during these incidents and encourage responders to seek post-response health care when needed.

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