BCWS says it will continue to work towards minimizing exposure on the fire lines through the development of safe work ...

Parts of the Southland are experiencing poor air quality because of raging wildfires. Long-term exposure could negatively affect your health.

Multiple wildfires are raging in Southern California, and it’s covering cities across the region in ash and smoke. If breathing is a struggle right now, wearing a mask can help. How do fires affect ...

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued a new air quality advisory ...

Dr. Pollyanna Pitt, a family care physician with Teladoc Health, says she brings hand sanitizer containing aloe vera to help ...

N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95 ...

The good news is that N95 masks can filter out 95% of smoke particles, according to California’s health department. The best thing to do is stay inside and limit your outdoor activities, but if you ...

According to the CDC, some respirator masks sold in the U.S. are counterfeit and do not meet NIOSH requirements, so you’ll want to make sure that your N95 and KN95 masks have the correct approvals.

If you must spend time outdoors, a well-constructed, well-fitting and properly worn respirator type mask (such as a NIOSH-certified N95 or equivalent respirator) can reduce your exposure to the fine ...