Personnel Protection Considerations
When encountering an unknown material or entering an area where the exposure of the product is unknown, firefighters or first responders should use a NIOSH-certified Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) with a “Level A” protection (CDC, 2107b). Level A protection is recommended and should be used until air monitoring readings can confirm a specific material and concentrations of the substance (CDC,2017b). The following is common terminology for establishing distinct working zones and the appropriate personnel…...
SafetyThe Hot ZoneWorkplace
How a Frenchman Got the Virus
The book begins with a French Man, nicknamed Charles Monet, visiting the Kitum Cave*. A few days after, he begins to suffer from symptoms such as vomiting, red eye, and back pain. He is later taken to the Nairobi Hospital*. There, he goes into a coma and dies. Shem Musoke was infected by exposure to Charles’ blood and vomit. Musoke developed symptoms from the filovirus* and survived. This particular filovirus was found to be the Marburg virus*. Dr. Nancy Jaax…...
DiseaseEbolaEpidemiologyFeverInfectious DiseasesMedicine
24/7 Support