Cancer as Job Hazard
This is the first I've heard of this, but British Columbia, along with several other Canadian provinces, has recognized cancer as a job hazard among firefighters (from CANOE via FireFightingNews.com).
VICTORIA (CP) -- The B.C. government introduced a law Monday that recognizes cancer as one of the many hazards firefighters face while on the job.Labour Minister Mike de Jong said Bill 11 recognizes certain cancers as occupational diseases associated with long-term employment as a firefighter.
The law changes the Workers Compensation Act to make it easier for a firefighter with cancer to receive compensation benefits, he said.
I've heard of some studies that are working on this issue to determine if firefighters have a higher risk of cancer, but I haven't seen any concrete results yet.
It will be interesting to see if the Canadian perspective has an impact here in the U.S.
Posted November 3, 2005 10:47 AM · Link
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