You will learn about the statistical risk factors related to illnesses, disease, and related disorders including reproductive impacts associated with occupational exposures as a firefighter. You will learn about substantive studies on firefighter health, as well as specific accounts of work-related disease. You will learn about methods, and immerging initiatives to reduce occupational illness risk. You will gain an understanding of the impacts of occupational exposures, as well as how to mitigate risks. Learners will become cognizant of current trends in research, and the format will allow for, and encourage interaction, and participation.
Neil McMillan
Neil McMillan is a Director of Science & Research Department for the International Association Fire Fighters (IAFF). He has instructed unions in Canada and US on how to represent firefighters in their occupational illness claims, and has served as the claimant representative for hundreds of injury/illness claims at WSIAT and the WSIB. He has represented the IAFF at NFPA and testified in TIA hearings and is working with industry and academic institutions to produce studies and products in the interest of firefighter health and wellness.
