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Protecting Our Heroes - Fire Chiefs Testimonials video

20 Feb 2024 DistributorsHealth risksWorking safely

Plymovent is excited to announce the release of our latest video, "Protecting Our Heroes: The Importance of a Plymovent Vehicle Exhaust Extraction System for Firefighters." This compelling video that features Fire Chiefs from 4 different fire departments in New York (Bedford Village FD, Village of Pelham FD, Sleepy Hollow FD, and Hastings on Hudson FD). Each Chief shares insights on the critical role that their Plymovent vehicle exhaust extraction system plays in safeguarding the health and well-being of their firefighters.

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Plymovent joins the fight against lung cancer

24 Oct 2023 GeneralHealth risks

We are dedicated to take part in the Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November. Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide. So we think it is important to raise awareness about lung cancer, its risks, prevention, early detection, and treatment.

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month

23 Oct 2023 Health risksGeneralWorking safely

Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers globally. Lung Cancer Awareness Month is observed to raise awareness about lung cancer, its risks, prevention, early detection, and treatment every November. During this month, various organizations, healthcare professionals, and individuals come together to promote awareness and education about lung cancer.
Plymovent, supplier of solutions for clean air at work, supports this initiative by sharing information about lung cancer.

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The Environmental Protection Agency

22 Oct 2019 Health risks

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an independent agency in the United States entrusted with the mission of protecting human health and the environment. They dedicate themselves to topics as diverse as air, water and land, chemicals and toxics, waste and cleanup.

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New Diesel Engine Technology and Ultrafine Particles

11 Jan 2019 Health risks

Over the years, modern diesel engines have become cleaner. Or in other words: they have become less pollutable and emit less hazardous fumes. Diesel engines even emit less carbon dioxide than gasoline engines and many diesel engine manufacturers claim that most of the harm of diesel exhaust has been reduced.

Vehicle exhaust extraction in fire stations

Firefighter study points to absorption of hazardous substances through the skin

8 Dec 2017 Health risks

Removing turnout gear immediately after fighting a fire can greatly reduce skin absorption of cancer-causing compounds, according to a study from the University of Ottawa.

Vehicle exhaust extraction in fire stations

NIOSH Reports underscore need for firefighters to use diesel exhaust extraction systems

17 Oct 2017 Health risks

Two NIOSH Health Hazard Reports (HHEs) recommend that fire stations are equipped with diesel exhaust extraction systems, and to encourage regular use, even when firefighters are conducting routine running of the apparatus during equipment checks.

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