Unhealthy levels of wildfire smoke continue in some areas of Washington state

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries sent this bulletin at 09/12/2022 05:12 PM PDT

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Unhealthy levels of wildfire smoke continue in some areas of Washington state.

 

Remember:.

At an AQI (Air Quality Index) of 69 for PM2.5 employers must provide training on wildfire smoke, monitor the current AQI for PM2.5, and respond to dangerous symptoms.

At an AQI of 101 for PM2.5 employers must alert workers to the smoke levels and provide NIOSH approved respirators.

To learn more about what’s required and resources to keep workers safe from wildfire smoke visit: lni.wa.gov/wildfiresmoke