Occupational Injuries of Spanish Wildland Firefighters: A Descriptive Analysis.

ABSTRACT: The work of wildland firefighters, especially of the so-called 'Brigadas de Refuerzo contra Incendios Forestales', is characterised by high physical demands and extreme operating conditions. These professionals face long workdays (12 h), walking with heavy loads (~25 kg), being exposed to high temperatures (>30 °C), and handling specialised tools in high-risk environments. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of occupational injuries among members of the 'Brigadas de Refuerzo contra Incendios Forestales' and its relationship to variables such as age and work experience. A total of 217 wildland firefighters (18 female and 199 male) correctly answered a questionnaire developed on an ad hoc basis to meet the study's objectives. A high prevalence of occupational injuries was observed am

SUBMITTER: Garcia-Heras F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11354085 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature