objectivesWith the number of wildfires each year in California on the rise, it’s never been more important for employees and employers across the state to be prepared. Designed for all professionals who work in California’s outdoor workplaces, the Cal Wildfire Smoke Safety and Emergency Regulation for All Industries course provides an easy way to prepare for the dangers of smoke inhalation and more. This online safety course addresses general smoke safety awareness and the emergency regulations set forth by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA.
This 70-minute Cal/OSHA wildfire smoke safety and emergency regulation course is based on Cal/OSHA’s Emergency Regulation to Protect Outdoor Workers from Wildfire Smoke and provides important information on wildfire response and more. Course topics include:
An introduction to wildfire smoke
Cal/OSHA’s July 29th, 2019 Emergency Regulation to Protect Outdoor Workers from Wildfire Smoke
Standards listed under Appendix A and B of Section 5141.1 for employers subject to Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulations
Wildfire characteristics
The health effects of wildfire smoke
Strategies for exposure control
Protective equipment and other smoke controls
Particulate matter levels
Particle pollution
Wildfire smoke and wildlands
Additional guidance from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Communicating safety and health risks associated with wildfire smoke
descriptionThis Cal Wildfire Smoke Safety Awareness and Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulation to Protection Outdoor Workers for All Industries is designed to familiarize the student with basic occupational safety and health principles and techniques as they relate to wildfire smoke awareness and Cal/OSHA’s Emergency Regulation to Protect Outdoor Workers from Wildfire Smoke.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA 1 training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Cal Wildfire Smoke Safety And Emergency Regulation For All Industries and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA 1 card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
CAL Wildfire Smoke Safety and Health Hazards for All Industries Course Overview Picture of Wildfire Smoke Wildfire Smoke Events Agenda Course Learning Objectives Definitions Statistics and Background 2. Wildfire Characteristics
Composition of Smoke PM2.5 Carbon Monoxide Lots of Variables 3. Health Effects and Controls
Wildfire Smoke Sensitive Populations Health Effects and Controls Use of Air Conditioners and Filters Air Cleaners If Inside a Vehicle Interactive 4. Other Wildfire Smoke Controls
Clean Air Shelters Avoiding Smoky Periods Closures Evacuation Other Wildfire Smoke Controls 5. Particulate Matter Levels
Particulate Matter Levels The Air Quality Index 6. Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulation to Protect Outdoor Workers from Wildfire Smoke
Introduction 7. Protection from Wildfire Smoke.
New Section 5141.1 Scope of the Regulation Definition of Current Air Quality Index (Current AQI) Additional Definitions 8. Identification, Communication, Training
Identification of Harmful Exposures Communication 9. Wildfire Smoke Exposure Controls
Control of Harmful Exposures to Employees 10. Appendices and Appendix A
Appendices and Appendix A Direct Reading Instruments Qualified Person and the Direct Reading Instrument 11. Appendix B – Mandatory Information to Employees
Appendix B – Mandatory Information to Employees 12. Summary
Summary / Conclusion / Resources
After taking this course, participants will have greater awareness of the health and safety risks posed by wildfire smoke. You will also understand relevant Cal/OSHA emergency regulations governing this safety hazard.
The Cal Wildfire Smoke Safety and Emergency Regulation for All Industries course includes case studies and interactive media and exercises for a more engaging learning experience. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a Completion Certificate, which can be accessed and printed at any time to demonstrate successful training.
