OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke
On June 9, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) urged employers to protect outdoor workers from the hazards of poor air quality. “Wildfire smoke exposure can create major health…
President’s 2024 Budget Advances Efforts to Address the Nation’s Wildfire Crisis through Workforce Reform and Other Investments in Wildland Fire Management Programs
More than $4.2 billion for the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and the Interior wildland fire and hazardous fuels management; includes funds to implement comprehensive workforce reform, including increased firefighter pay,…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Continues Efforts to Address Growing Wildfire Threat
Early season wildfires have already created a path of destruction across our country, with the total number of acres burned so far this year 72% above the 10-year average. Forecasters…
West Coast Expands Wildfire Protections for Workers
It’s not quite summer, but wildfire season is already upon us. As a result, West Coast states are taking action to protect workers from exposure to wildfire smoke. The Washington…