b'Definitions RESOURCESBeginner: Untrained or several years of noArmstrong DP, Ferron R, Taylor C, McLeod B, Fletcher S, MacPhee resistance or cardiovascular training RS, Fischer SL. Implementing powered stretcher and load systems was a cost-effective intervention to reduce the incidence rates of Intermediate: Six months to several years ofstretcher related injuries in a paramedic service.consistent resistance or cardiovascular training Applied Ergonomics. 2017; 62:34-42. Advanced: Several years of consistent resistanceCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020).or cardiovascular training Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders & Ergonomics. Retrieved from cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/ ON-DUTY PHYSICAL TRAINING health-strategies/musculoskeletal-disorders/index.html On-duty PT may include training that involves cardiovascularEMS1. (2017). Study: Powered stretchers could reduceexercise, strength training, balance, mobility or dynamicinjuries, keep paramedics on the job. Retrieved fromstretching. On-duty cardiovascular training should be aerobicems1.com/ems-products/stretchers-and-stair-chairs/articles/and last from 10 to 60 minutes; work at 60% to 80% of maximumstudy-powered-stretchers-could-reduce-injuries-keep-ability with an RPE of 5 to 8, moderate to hard. Cardiovascularparamedics-on-the-job-3M9cRGMC6QzlpTia/ training includes treadmill, stairs, cycling, rowing and swimming.On-duty strength training should require roughly 50%70%Ergonomic Focus. (2019). Ergonomics major concernof maximum effort or an RPE of 57 out of 10 on the RPE chart.for fire fighters, EMTs, NIOSH says. Retrieved fromStrength training includes the use of ones body weight,ergonomicfocus.com/ergonomic-focus/ergonomics-major-dumbbells, resistive tubing, cable machines, stability balls andconcern-for-firefighters-emts-niosh-says/kettlebells. During strength training, exercise selection and order of performance should move from large muscle groupsFederal Emergency Management Agency. (2020).early in the session to smaller muscle groups later in the session.Emergency Services Ergonomics and Wellness.Powerful, multi-joint movements should be performed earlierRetrieved from usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/in a training session than slower, less powerful, single-jointemergency-services-ergonomics-and-wellness.pdfmovements. Higher-intensity exercises should be performedFirefighter Injury and Illness Reduction. (2021).before lower-intensity exercises.FF/EMS Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention On-Duty Fitness Best Practices. Retrieved from lni.wa.gov/safety-health/grants-WHAT TO AVOID ON-DUTY committees-partnerships/FIIRE/_docs/FIIRE_OnDutyFitness.pdf To prevent on-duty exercise-related injuries: Fire fighter Injury and Illness Reduction. (n.d.).Avoid competitions between personnel, which can lead toPatient Transport Best Practice. Retrieved frominjuries. Instead, compete with yourself. lni.wa.gov/safety-health/grants-committees-partnerships/FIIRE/ Avoid basketball and volleyball games (or similar), as these_docs/Stair-chairs-with-tracks-best-practice.pdf types of games also lead to injuries and become competitive.Fredericks TK, Butt SE, Harms KS, Burns JD. Evaluation of Avoid barbells overhead. Dumbbells are safer than barbellsMedical Cot Design Considering the Biomechanical Impact because they allow for differences in strength between the righton Emergency Response Personnel. 2013. The XXVth Annual and left side of your body. Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, June 6-7, 2013.Academy recruits should avoid any additional workouts outside of the Academy. Use days off for recovery, which will result inLavender SA, Conrad KM, Reichelt PA, Gacki-Smith J, Kohok A. improved performance. Designing ergonomic interventions for EMS workers, Part I: transporting patients down the stairs. Applied Ergonomics. 2007; 38(1):71-81. Lucas. (2023). Chest compression system. Retrieved from lucas-cpr.com/why_lucas/ National Fire Protection Association. (2012). Understandingand implementing standards: NFPA 1500, 1720, and 1851.Retrieved from nvfc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Standards_Guide_1500_1720_1851.pdfNational Fire Protection Association. (2018). Standard onfire department occupational safety, health, and wellness program (standard no. 1500). Retrieved fromnfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/ list-of-codes-and-standards/ detail?code=150049'