Be Prepared, Stay Informed, and Recover

Wildfire First Responder	Disaster Clean-up	Urban Wildfire Hazard Assessment	Indoor Safety

Wildfires occurring in the wildland-urban interface, where wildland vegetation and urban areas meet, present a major health hazard for local communities not only outside but also inside buildings. 

Outdoor as well as indoor workers and occupants may be seriously affected by the exposure to wildfire smoke that has been known to contribute to several health effects including eye irritation, sore throat, asthma, bronchitis and more.

Monitoring the air quality during and after a wildfire is important. You might ask yourself, as an employer, should I pay attention to wildfire smoke? Those working to contain the wildfire and those in the surrounding communities are often exposed to smoke, which contains chemicals, gases and particulate matter (PM) that can be harmful to your health. Monitoring the air during cleanup efforts is important, as toxic chemicals in the soil gets agitated and put back into the air.
 

References

OSHA Wildfire Regulations for

• California
• Oregon
• Washington State

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