Risk Management, Wildfires, Workplace Safety

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

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 7/29/2025

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

Things Are Hotting Up: Wildfires in Brazil and the Law in Brazil and Elsewhere

Ius Laboris on 11/4/2024

Wildfires in Brazil have been a recurring and worrying phenomenon since 2022, with devastating impacts. The fires have impacted the environment, biodiversity, farming, cattle ranching, and human health as a whole,...more

Washington State Wildfire Smoke Rules Impose New Employer Requirements

Littler on 1/12/2024

As many Washington residents are aware, wildfires, and wildfire smoke, are becoming an increasingly regular occurrence. The increase in wildfires has often led to days—or even weeks—of smoky air throughout the state....more

Timber Briefing: Updated Washington Heat Exposure and Wildfire Smoke Rules May Require Operational Changes for Summer Forestry...

K&L Gates LLP on 6/13/2022

Employers in the timber industry should take note of two new safety rules that take effect on 15 June 2022. These rules, which are intended to protect workers from heat-related illnesses and wildfire smoke, are mandatory for...more

Oregon OSHA on Protecting Workers During Wildfire Smoke Conditions

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC on 9/16/2020

As Oregon continues to deal with an unprecedented wildfire season and the lingering effects of the state’s air quality, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health (“OSHA”) has released best practices for employers whose employees...more

Reminder — Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulation to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke Now in Effect

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 10/29/2019

Seyfarth Synopsis: CalOSHA emergency regulation for workers exposed to wildfire smoke.. With wildfires now active in many parts of California, it’s important that employers in California remember Cal/OSHA’s emergency...more