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Defines purpose, scope, and exclusions tied to PM2.5 Air Quality Index thresholds, then assigns responsibilities across program management, supervisors, and employees. Includes procedures for determining exposure using AQI categories, communicating hazards, and controlling exposure via engineering, administrative, and filtered air options. Details respirator use, training, and actions for employee symptoms.","Protection from Wildfire Smoke Program (Template)\nHow to use the template\nReplace the text marked in red with your company’s information.\nAdditional resource links are provided throughout the document. Review and print any resources that you need.\nProtection from Wildfire Smoke Program for [Company Name]\nPurpose\n[Company Name] will follow the procedures in this program to protect our outdoor workers from wildfire smoke and comply with the Cal/OSHA Protection from Wildfire Smoke regulation \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5141_1.html\" \u00148CCR5141.1\u0015.\nScope\nThis policy will apply when it can be expected that our employees may be exposed to wildfire smoke and the current Air Quality Index (AQI) for PM2.5 is 151 or greater. This policy does not apply to the following workplaces or operations:\nEnclosed buildings where windows, doors, and other openings are kept closed and the air is filtered by mechanical ventilation\nEnclosed vehicles where windows, doors, and other openings are kept closed and the air is filtered by a cabin air filter\nWhere worksite measurements of PM2.5 show that the current AQI does not equal or exceed 151\nEmployees exposed to a current AQI of 151 or greater for less than one hour during their shift\nFirefighters engaged in wildland firefighting\nResponsibilities\nOverall Program Management\nThis program will be managed by [person’s name/job title]. Management of this program will include the following:\nMaintain and update this written program.\nProvide training to employees who are covered by this program.\nMaintain an adequate supply of N95 respirators.\nEnsure this program is being followed and enforced.\nSupervisor Responsibilities\nAttend all trainings.\nDetermine the Air Quality Index (AQI) when your employees may be exposed to wildfire smoke.\nCheck AQI for PM2.5 level before each shift and periodically during the day when the AQI exceeds 151.\nInform employees periodically of the current AQI for PM2.5 and protective measures available.\nImplement control measures for outdoor workers exposed to wildfire smoke.\nEnsure availability of N95 respirators and enforce required respirator use when the AQI for PM2.5 is greater than 500.\nTake action when an employee reports symptoms of poor air quality, such as providing clean air breaks or removing employees from poor AQI environments.\nEmployee Responsibilities\nEmployees working outdoors exposed to wildfire smoke have the following responsibilities:\nUnderstand and follow the requirements of this program.\nAttend all trainings.\nTalk to your doctor if you have health issues that affect your ability to wear a respirator. 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