Wildfires have become a persistent health threat for people working in agriculture. This webinar will focus on understanding the risks of exposure to wildfire smoke and potential strategies for responding to protect human health. Best practices for protecting worker health will be shared based on California’s requirements along with resources for talking with agricultural workers about wildfire exposure risks.
Learn steps to get informed about wildfires and protect yourself.
English Title: Breathe Easy: Protect Yourself from Wildland Fire Smoke
A guide on protecting yourself against wildfire health threats.
Spanish Title: Amenazas para la salud en caso de incendios
An illustration on the proper respirator to wear to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
Learn steps to get informed about wildfires and protect yourself.
Spanish Title: Protéjase del humo de incendios forestales
A Spanish language guide on protecting yourself against wildfire health threats.
English Title: Wildfire Health Threats
July 22, 2014 presentation slides from Dr. Colleen Reid on how wildfire smoke impacts populations.