Wildfire is a risk that you should be well prepared for... they can begin with minimal notice, and have enormous destructive capability. We've created this checklist to provide you with a wildfire preparation plan that covers the basics and should help keep your home and family protected in the event of a wildfire.
The most effective mask to filter smoke pollution is one that's comfortable enough to wear while providing adequate protection. Fitted respirator masks with a (K)N95-rated pm2.5 filter can reduce 90% of airborne particulate matter.
OSHA's COVID guidelines are a new Temporary Emergency Standard will require employers to supply their workers with masks and maintain a COVID-19 Prevention Program. We show you where to start and offer guidance on what we expect the government to look for in your company's program.
In the coastal states, a mild climate means many households can make do without air conditioning by leaving the windows open and using fans during the summer months. But how do you safeguard your family from wildfire smoke if it's too hot to close the windows, but you don't have air conditioning?
ASTM Level 3 masks are popular alternatives to N95 respirators that seem to offer similar filtration efficiency. These medical grade masks are more regulated than cloth facemasks and pm2.5 filter masks under ASTM F2100, but how effective are procedure masks useful outside of a hospital setting?
AQI, or Air Quality Index, translates the five main air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act: sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, ground-level ozone, and particle pollution into a number ranging from 0 to 500 along with a color corresponding to specific health risk levels. Learn more about the AQI index here.
"Fine" particulate matter, as PM2.5 is referred to by health agencies, means something particularly dangerous to sensitive groups that demands protection. These microscopic particulates, and whatever toxins they may be carrying with them, don't just penetrate your lungs. They can also pass into your bloodstream.
PM2.5 masks and filters should maximize filtration and comfort, both of which are essential components of face mask efficiency. A mask with a polypropylene liner may be more effective.
Knowing how to remove wildfire smoke smell from home isn't easy, but you can be successful in removing the odor, or wildfire smell from smoke, when following these cleansing techniques.
There are measures you can take to protect you and your belongings from wildfires, including strategically designing your home and surrounding property to include a fire moat. The benefits of building a fire moat include...