Intended audience

This course is required for University personnel who work outdoors and may be exposed to wildfire smoke at an AQI of 72 or higher. Training is required before working outdoors at or above this level, and retraining is required annually.

Description

This course teaches workers the health risks and symptoms of wildfire smoke exposure, how to monitor air quality, and how to take protective measures against wildfire smoke.

Regulations and resources

UW Wildfire Smoke

WAC 296-62-085 

WAC 296-820

Accommodations and language services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.

• To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
• To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
• For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.