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Air quality, indoors and out, is one of the most pressing safety matters when it comes to wildfires. Employers must provide respirators to workers in outdoor environments when the air quality becomes unhealthy, as well as proper indoor ventilation in areas near wildfire smoke.

Frequently asked questions help address practical considerations like PPE training, and what to do in the event of power outages affecting the work environment.

Worker Safety and Health in Wildfire Regions