Why Employers Have a Responsibility to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke

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Aug 24, 2023

Why Employers Have a Responsibility to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) do not have mandates on when outdoor work should cease due to hazardous air quality. However, despite the absence of regulations at a federal level, every employer is responsible for providing a safe work environment for their employees.

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