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Heat Waves and Hazy Days: A Compliance Reminder for Washington State Employers

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As temperatures rise and wildfire season intensifies across the Pacific Northwest, Washington State employers must remain alert – for the safety of their workforce and to follow state law. The Washington State Department of...more

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4 Ways Nevada Employers Can Prepare for Wildfire Smoke Regulations

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Certain employers in Nevada will soon need to monitor air quality and reduce employees’ exposure to wildfire smoke under a new state law that Governor Lombardo approved on June 10. Here’s what Nevada employers need to know...more

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Cal/OSHA Announces Discussion Drafts for Revised Wildfire Smoke Protection and Heat Illness Prevention Standards

On Friday, May 9, 2025, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) announced discussion drafts for the wildfire smoke regulation, as well as the indoor heat and outdoor heat regulations. ...more

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Cal/OSHA Provides Guidance for Managing Post-Fire Cleanup Efforts

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In light of the ongoing and devastating fires in Los Angeles County, Cal/OSHA released new guidance to ensure the safety and health of workers involved in fire damage cleanup. Of note, Cal/OSHA’s standards may apply to some...more

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Wildfires and the Workplace: What California Employers Must Know to Ensure Safety and Compliance

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The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles area continue to profoundly impact our community, presenting complex challenges for employers and the workforce. As evacuation orders, curfews, and hazardous conditions persist, it is...more

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Important Information on California’s Wildfire Workplace Safety Regulations

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In light of recent wildfires across Southern California, employers should make sure they are familiar with California’s wildfire smoke standard. Sadly, harmful air quality from wildfire smoke can occur anywhere in the state...more

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As Wildfires Rage in Los Angeles, Employers Must Comply with Cal/OSHA’s Wildfire Smoke Rules

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Ongoing wildfires in Southern California trigger Cal/OSHA regulations that require employers to train and protect employees from wildfire smoke. The regulation applies to most outdoor workplaces, requiring employers to...more

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Hawaii Wildfires: The Need for Disaster Preparedness...Just in Time for Peak Hurricane Season

The Hawaiian island of Maui has been ravaged by unprecedented and quickly moving wildfires, which have taken a particular toll on hospitality employers. As the U.S. enters peak hurricane season, the Hawaiian and Canadian...more

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What Employers Should Do To Prepare For Natural Disasters

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The EF4 tornado that roared through Mayfield, Kentucky, in the late hours of Dec. 10, 2021, left catastrophic damage in its wake. It almost completely leveled Mayfield Consumer Products LLC’s candle factory. Sadly,...more

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Get Familiar with Oregon OSHA Heat and Wildfire Smoke Rules

While Oregon has enjoyed a relatively mild spring, summer is right around the corner—and with it comes the risks of extreme heat and wildfires. Although Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Oregon OSHA)...more

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New California Employment Laws in 2022

The California Legislature passed and Governor Newsom signed several new or amended employment laws covering topics ranging from non-disparagement and separation agreements, the California Family Rights Act, and warehouse...more

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California Expands PPE Stockpile And Employee Training Requirements To Address Wildfire Smoke Events

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On September 27, 2021, the Governor of California signed Assembly Bill 73 (AB 73) which expands worker protections from wildfire smoke. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, California enacted Health & Safety Code...more

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Oregon Issues Rules on Wildfire Smoke Protection

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Following up on the new excessive heat rules, Oregon has issued temporary rules to protect employees from wildfire smoke, which will remain in place for six months while the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health...more

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Washington Issues Wildfire Smoke Emergency Rule

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The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) filed a new emergency rule on July 16, 2021, that provides increased protection to employees who are exposed to wildfire smoke. The rule took effect immediately, though enforcement...more

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Keeping Outdoor Employees Safe From Wildfire Smoke

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As fires rage across the Western United States, I find myself spending more time monitoring air quality. In the good old days, that used to mean looking outside to see if the sky was clear or hazy. Now it involves checking...more

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