Safety
Wildfire-smoke exposure
Worker exposure to airborne particles and gases from wildland or structural fires.
Hazards
- Worker exposure to airborne particles and gases from wildland or structural fires.
Controls
- Monitor air quality, reduce exposure, relocate work, improve filtration, and follow respirator rules.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Monitor air quality, reduce exposure, relocate work, improve filtration, and follow respirator rules.
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Sources
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Safety Bulletins — Contract Services Administration Trust Fund