The purpose of the configuration language is to allow complex configurations to be described in higher-level terms. This typically involves features for specifying replication, specialisation and composition of data objects, and ways of grouping these into higher-level structures. A declarative configuration does not describe a computation and this makes these languages quite different from pro...

Firefighting is dangerous work. Each year, approximately 80,000 firefighters are injured and about 100 firefighters lose their lives in the line of duty. Firefighters face multiple dangers in the course of their work; they encounter toxic fumes, dangerous products of combustion, high radiant heat loads, and a chaotic work environment. Despite the myriad dangers, the leading cause of line-of-dut...

Carotid artery dissections (CAD) are uncommon, but not rare, and are increasingly recognized as a cause of morbidity. A case of CAD following minimal sustained postural trauma is described. The causes and outcomes of CAD are discussed, with particular reference to risks that might be found in the workplace.

Firefighting is a dangerous occupation that relies heavily on the effectiveness of protective clothing. This type of protective clothing must resist heat, flame, rough surfaces, and sharp objects as well as protect the wearer against biological/chemical surfaces. In order to address these issues, a survey was administered to firefighters to determine necessary changes that would make the presen...

AIM The aim of this study was to measure aerobic demands of fire fighting activities including exercise in the heat. METHODS Twenty-two experienced firefighters performed the Trondheim test simulating fire fighting tasks including work in the heat. Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max), heart rate (HR) and ventilation were recorded continuously. Data were compared with results obtained during a tre...