A new design for life-saving respiratory equipment could help protect firefighters from the risk of discomfort and injury while carrying out their vital work in dangerous conditions
Firefighting is a physically and mentally demanding task and crews must train regularly to stay fit, but working out shortly before they’re on a call could have a negative effect on their performance
Could special vests fitted with ice packs help to support bomb disposal experts as they carry out dangerous tasks while wearing heavy protective equipment to keep them safe?
Police officers rely on personal protective equipment to keep them safe on duty, so how can we make sure that the kit they use is comfortable and allows them to perform at their best?
Where armed police officers wear their weapon could make a difference to their physi-cal comfort when walking or running on duty, according to a new study of cops in Brazil.
