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Washington State Wildfire Smoke Rules Impose New Employer Requirements

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As many Washington residents are aware, wildfires, and wildfire smoke, are becoming an increasingly regular occurrence. The increase in wildfires has often led to days—or even weeks—of smoky air throughout the state....more

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Indoor Air Quality: Health Effects of Airborne Mold & How Mold Is Measured

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Mold spores are present in virtually all environments, indoors and out. People are exposed to molds every day in every setting. The potential for mold to adversely impact indoor air quality is a frequent concern following...more

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As Wildfires Burn in CA, New Law for Some Employers is Proposed 

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As wildfire season is well underway, California employers need to be cognizant of the requirements to protect employees who are exposed to the hazards of wildfire smoke. ...more

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Cal/OSHA Wildfire Safety Requirements Apply To More Than Outdoor Worksites

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Historically, California has experienced the most destructive wildfires in the months of September and October. As we head into those months, employers should make sure they are familiar with California’s wildfire smoke...more

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Oregon OSHA on Protecting Workers During Wildfire Smoke Conditions

As Oregon continues to deal with an unprecedented wildfire season and the lingering effects of the state’s air quality, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health (“OSHA”) has released best practices for employers whose employees...more

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Return to Work: Answers for Pressing Environmental, Health & Safety Questions

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Q: As I reopen my business, has COVID-19 impacted my business’s environmental, health and safety responsibilities? A: Yes, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on companies’ environmental, health and safety obligations,...more

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CDC Issues New Return-To-Work Guidance For Offices

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance for employers who operate in office buildings. The CDC’s guidance provides recommendations on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within office...more

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Employers’ Obligations in Light of California’s Wildfire Smoke Regulation

The California wildfire smoke regulation, an emergency regulation that took effect on July 30, 2019, is scheduled to become permanent on January 28, 2020. In the wake of the wildfires that have emerged throughout California,...more

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Reminder — Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulation to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke Now in Effect

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Seyfarth Synopsis: CalOSHA emergency regulation for workers exposed to wildfire smoke.. With wildfires now active in many parts of California, it’s important that employers in California remember Cal/OSHA’s emergency...more

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Are You Prepared? FAQs on Cal/OSHA’s Emergency Wildfire Smoke Protection Regulation

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In response to the dangerous levels of air quality last fall after the wildfires in Northern and Southern California, the state Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has enacted an emergency regulation...more

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First Appellate District Holds that Air Quality Management District’s Issuance of “Authority to Construct” May Be Challenged Under...

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On May 25, 2017, the First Appellate District published a modified version of its unpublished March 23, 2017 opinion, holding that the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District’s (“MCAQMD”) issuance of an “Authority to...more

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Calif. Projects Must Take Health Impacts Into Account

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In Sierra Club v. County of Fresno, a decision that will likely impact projects across California, the Court of Appeal for the Fifth Appellate District issued its second major California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")...more

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Fifth District Says Show Me the Health Impacts, Not Just the Numbers

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In a decision that will likely impact projects all across the state, the Court of Appeal for the Fifth Appellate District issued its second major CEQA decision of the year, finding that when a project will result in pollutant...more

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