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HEALTH AND SAFETY FACT SHEET - WILDFIRE SMOKE - Wildfire smoke is an occupational hazard

16 Aug 2023

Workers have the right to know about hazards at work and to participate in the workplace health and safety system. [...] The health risks depend on factors like the smoke content, exposure level and duration, as well as the worker’s age and susceptibility. [...] The table below shows the health messages for “at risk” individuals and the general public for each of the AQHI risk categories. [...] 4 HEALTH AND SAFETY FACT SHEET Using the Air Quality Index Health Canada recommends the following steps when applying the AQHI to actual conditions. [...] You can refuse work if you believe it could endanger your health and safety or the health and safety of others.
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