Protecting Workers from the Dangers of Wildfire Smoke

Resources

• Employers and workers who have questions or need assistance with programs to protect workers exposed to smoke from wildfires can call Cal/OSHA's Consultation Services Branch at 800-963-9424. Complaints about workplace safety and health hazards can be filed confidentially with a Cal/OSHA district office.
• For more information on Cal/OSHA's requirements for respirator use, see Respiratory Protection in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for Small-Business Employers. Page 8 of this document contains a simple flowchart that summarizes the requirements for filtering face piece respirators.
• For additional resource on respiratory protection from the California Department of Public Health, see Respiratory Protection – General Resources
• Protecting indoor workplaces from wildfire smoke with building ventilation systems and other methods
• Cal/OSHA's webpage on respiratory protection during fire cleanup and selecting the correct respirator