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University of Toronto, School of the Environment
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The exposures to first responders and the general public to releases of asbestos, silica and by-products of combustion from the terrorist attacks of 9-11 will be discussed along with changes to firefighters health protection that in part, was due to experiences of that day.
Former journalist Heidi Singer rushed to the World Trade Center from her home in Brooklyn minutes after the planes hit the Twin Towers. She recounts her experiences volunteering on the 'bucket brigade' with minimal PPE, and later developing health effects including a diagnosis of cancer believed to be linked to her exposures.
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University of Toronto, School of the Environment