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July 17, 2026
2026 SAFETY BULLETIN - 035
Air Quality degradation due to particulates and smoke
This bulletin addresses the health risks of wildfire smoke and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which can travel hundreds of miles and degrade air quality far from active fires, using the Air Quality Index (AQI) to guide precautions.** It highlights vulnerable groups, recommends protective actions such as staying indoors with filtration, wearing NIOSH-approved N95 or P100 respirators, and monitoring conditions via apps like AirNow, while noting the current widespread impacts from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires affecting over 125 million people across multiple states.
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This bulletin addresses the health risks of wildfire smoke and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which can travel hundreds of miles and degrade air quality far from active fires, using the Air Quality Index (AQI) to guide precautions. It highlights vulnerable groups, recommends protective actions such as staying indoors with filtration, wearing NIOSH-approved N95 or P100 respirators, and monitoring conditions via apps like AirNow, while noting the current widespread impacts from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires affecting over 125 million people across multiple states
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