NIOSH Videos Highlight Safety Concerns Inside Ambulances

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has released a series of videos spotlighting safety issues related to the patient compartments of ambulances. The release of the video series coincides with National Emergency Medical Services Week from May 21-27. NIOSH researchers looked for ways to make safety improvements to seating, patient cots, equipment mounts, storage cabinets and the overall patient compartment body. “Loose, flying equipment such as an oxygen cylinder, heart monitor or fire extinguisher pose many hazards to workers and patients alike,” ...