Effects of occupational tasks and personal protective equipment on static and functional balance among career firefighters.

Musculoskeletal injuries are commonly incurred by firefighters. Most injuries are attributable to overexertion, fall, slip, and trip mechanisms. These injuries may be caused by many factors, including the independent and collective effects of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and fatigue i...

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Published in:Ergonomics Vol. 69; no. 2; pp. 309 - 318
Main Authors: Kis, Petra, Abel, Mark, Joyner, Barry, Munkasy, Barry, Melton, Bridget
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Feb2026
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