In 2023, wildfire smoke from Canada highlighted the urgent need for guidelines to protect outdoor workers from smoke exposure. However, a staffing purge under Trump has left key experts on administrative leave, hindering the Federal response to this health crisis. A 350-page report offered recommendations on smoking safety but requires finalization before implementation, which is now in jeopardy. With 80 experts set to be laid off from NIOSH, there are growing concerns about the safety of approximately 20 million workers exposed to wildfire smoke hazards, emphasizing the need for urgent action and guidance.
The workforce purge under President Trump raises concerns about the finalization of a critical report on wildfire smoke, threatening worker health protection for millions.
Experts warn that without finalized guidelines from the draft wildfire assessment, indoor and outdoor laborers might remain unprotected from the escalating danger of wildfire smoke.
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