The Review on the Recommendations on Decontamination of Equipment of International USAR Deployment
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It is unavoidable that the rescuers need to face potential hazards in the disaster, including environmental hazards, chemical hazards, and biological hazards, etc. Carcinogens are present in these hazards, such as asbestos. In general, safety prevention focuses on the operational phase. However, the rescuers also face the same risks as the disaster scene when they return to home base, as per previous experiences. There are not many literature or guidance documents discussing measures for the post-mission phase. This paper ventures into practical tactics to shield rescuers from asbestosis, casting a vital spotlight on prevention that extends beyond the immediate crisis, aiming to become a cornerstone reference for international urban search and rescue operations.
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