Safety Talk: Managing Wildfire Smoke Exposure

Wildfire Smoke Overview

Summers in much of B.C. are increasingly hotter and drier, leading to more frequent and intense wildfires. Wildfire smoke has become a significant environmental and psychological hazard that workplaces and communities must manage. As a worker, it’s crucial to be prepared and take measures to manage the effects of wildfire smoke and minimize exposure.

Safety Talk Outline (using the handout below):

1. Wildfire Overview
2. Symptoms of Smoke Exposure
3. Actions to Take

Additional Resources:

• Managing Stress & Anxiety
• Protecting workers from wildfire smoke and heat stress | WorkSafeBC
• Wildfire smoke: Frequently asked questions | WorkSafeBC
• Air quality advisories – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)