California: Emergency Wildfire Smoke Regulation Now in Effect for Outdoor Workers
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APPLIES TO All Employers with CA Employees Who Work Outdoors |
EFFECTIVE July 29, 2019 |
QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call |
California wildfire season is in full swing. Wildfires strongly impact local air quality, especially during the dry season. Employers must follow Cal/OSHA’s emergency wildfire smoke regulations, which require employers to pay attention to the air quality index (AQI) and react appropriately.