World Health Organization officially declares firefighting a cancer-causing profession
Click here to view the #007 Bulletin document.
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LANCET JUNE 2022 – Occupational Exposure as a Firefighter
In June, 2022, 25 scientists from eight countries met at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France, to finalise their evaluation of the carcinogenicity of occupational exposure as a firefighter. This assessment will be published in … Read the rest “LANCET JUNE 2022 – Occupational Exposure as a Firefighter”
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Rule Changes to facilitate UFUQ Branch elections
Members’ attention is drawn to the following information concerning changes to the UFUA rules sought by Queensland Branch Administrator Gavin Marshall. These changes are intended to facilitate the conduct of elections ordered by the Federal Court following a judgment delivered … Read the rest “Rule Changes to facilitate UFUQ Branch elections”
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UFUA Election Results
The UFUA National Committee of Management on June 17 accepted the election report from the Returning Officer of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) which makes official the election of Greg McConville as National Secretary and Leigh Hills as National President.
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“The Firefighter’s Experience” once again on the world stage
Video of speech to UN Delegates
“The Firefighter’s Experience” once again on the world stage as UFU achieves global ban on PFHxS
It is with great pride that we report to UFU members that, overnight, the UFUA achieved a global
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UFUA Briefing Paper on Firefighter Presumptive Cancer Rights
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UFUA Briefing Paper on Firefighter Presumptive Cancer Rights 03.05.2022
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Firefighter’s call on Australia’s political parties to address firefighter cancer and PFAS blood contamination
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UFUA Elections 2022 Update
Nominations are now closed
E2021-167 UFUA – Amended Election Schedule
Voting Ballots opens for Eligible NCOM members 28th April
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UFUA Election 2022 – Amended Schedule
E2021-167 UFUA – Amended Election Schedule
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UFUA Professional Firefighters Cancer Forum 2022
Sending a big shout out of sincere appreciation to the Presenters, Parliamentarians and Attendees at the 2022 UFUA Professional Firefighters Cancer Forum.
This informative and important event provided critical information on the latest developments on presumptive cancers.
Highlights included presentations by the world’s leading expert on occupational cancer, IAFF Trustee and Winnipeg Captain President Alex Forrest, presenting on the underpinning scientific research and the advancement of North American presumptive legislation, FRV ACFO Mick Tisbury who amongst other duties is an important contributor of the PFAS remediation project, UFUA President Greg McConville, Dr Joseph Moneith FRV and James Carlson Practice Group Leader Slater and Gordon legal.
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