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What is the most common region of the body for injuries in wildland firefighters?
What is the most common region of the body for injuries in wildland firefighters?
- Trunk
- Lower extremity (correct)
- Upper extremity
- Head and neck
When do most fire/smoke injuries occur in wildland firefighters?
When do most fire/smoke injuries occur in wildland firefighters?
- Peak season
- Off season
- Early season (correct)
- Late season
What puts excess stress on the body of wildland firefighters?
What puts excess stress on the body of wildland firefighters?
- Repetitive stress
- Lifting heavy objects
- Awkward positions
- Vibrational forces (correct)
What increases the odds of severe injuries occurring in late season for wildland firefighters?
What increases the odds of severe injuries occurring in late season for wildland firefighters?
What is an example of repetitive stress for wildland firefighters?
What is an example of repetitive stress for wildland firefighters?
What is the most common region of the body for injuries in wildland firefighters?
What is the most common region of the body for injuries in wildland firefighters?
What type of injuries occur more in the early season for wildland firefighters?
What type of injuries occur more in the early season for wildland firefighters?
What contributes to putting excess stress on the body of wildland firefighters?
What contributes to putting excess stress on the body of wildland firefighters?
What metaphor is used to explain the stress on the body due to repetitive stress?
What metaphor is used to explain the stress on the body due to repetitive stress?
What type of injuries have more than 2x the odds of being severe in late season for wildland firefighters?
What type of injuries have more than 2x the odds of being severe in late season for wildland firefighters?
