Firefighter Work and Health:
Effects and prevention of chemical and physical exposure
About this course
This course focuses on exposure, health effects and preventive measures for firefighters. It has a holistic approach from chemical exposure assessment to basal physiology and health effects. The current status as well as future perspectives on prevention will be discussed.
Price information
The price of the course consists of the course fee of EUR 450
and the day package of choice.
Day package I
This package includes:
- conference facilities and technical equipment
- course material
- coffees, lunches
- dinners and the social program
We strongly encourage you to take part in the social program, as this is a vital part of the NIVA course experience. We believe in the power of networking and strive to create an inspiring possibility for that through the social program.
The total price of the course is EUR 860 (course fee EUR 450 + day package fee EUR 410).
Day package II
This package includes:
- conference facilities and technical equipment
- course material
- coffees and lunches
Kindly note that the day package II does not include dinners nor the social program.
The total price of the course is EUR 690 (course fee EUR 450 + day package fee EUR 240)
Accommodation
1st – 3rd of November 2022 at Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel, Trondheim, Norway
NIVA has made a block reservation for the accommodation 31st of October – 3rd of November 2022 at Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel, Trondheim, Norway.
To book a room from the block kindly make the reservation directly from the hotel via this link.
The room price for a standard room is NOK 1850/night (approximately EUR 180) including breakfast.
The block reservation will be available until 30th of September 2022. We recommend you make a reservation as soon as possible.
Course objectives
The course will increase the participants’ knowledge about challenges and health effects related to firefighting work. It will give insight into exposure assessments, physiological mechanisms, as well as health effects, especially related to cancer. Relevant prevention strategies on firefighting methods and PPE will be discussed.
Target groups
Researchers, occupational hygienists and physicians, and others interested in the field of occupational health and safety in firefighting.
Subject background
In firefighting known and suspected carcinogenic substances have been demonstrated during knock down and overhaul of fires. The exposure may be challenging to the health, safety and performance of personnel working in these occupations. Knowledge about health, safety and smart protective solutions are important to handle such challenges.
General course fee and cancellation information
The courses and workshops vary in price. Please note that the course fee does not cover meals or accommodation. The course fee and day-package fee are invoiced after the registration deadline.
Travel arrangements
Please refrain from booking any travel tickets until we have confirmed the course. The confirmation, which will be sent after the registration deadline, will include detailed information on the payment of the course fee and day-packages, as well as information on accommodation options and practical arrangements. Please note that you are not insured by NIVA.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received by 26th of September 2022: full refund
Cancellations received by 27th of September 2022 or later: no refund
The total price of the course will be invoiced after the registration deadline.
The price is subject to minor changes.
Contact person
Course leaders
Mariann Sandsund, PhD, Senior scientist
SINTEF, Trondheim, Norway
email: mariann.sandsund@sintef.no
Raymond Olsen, PhD, Researcher
STAMI – National Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo, Norway
email: Raymond.Olsen@stami.no
In practical matters, please contact:
Project Manger
Morten Jakobsen
NIVA
mobile: +358 40 126 3336
email: morten.jakobsen@niva.org
