June 15, 2023 Workshop
Wildfire smoke creates health hazards, especially for vulnerable groups. In this video, Marina Jabsky, an industrial hygienist at NYCOSH, explains the EPA’s Air Quality Index, and makes recommendations for each level of the Index. She also describes what workers can do to protect themselves (including the use of respirators), and what employers can do to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
Video:
Other Resources:
- Slides: Smoke and Air Quality Advisory for Workers
- NYCOSH Smoke and Air Quality Health Advisory Information for Workers (English)
- NYCOSH Información de aviso de salud sobre el humo y la calidad del aire para el trabajador (Español)
- AirNow website and app provides updates on air quality
Published: June 23, 2023 | Last Modified: June 27, 2023
