B1: Research Roundup Climate Change Hazards and Risks 1
Mon, 5/20: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM EDT
00288
Research Roundup
00288
Research Roundup
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Room: A 220
CM Credit Hours: 1
Content Level
Intermediate
Organizational Category
Academia/Education
Corporation/Company
Primary Industry
All Industries
Construction
Services
Topics
Available as part of AIHA CONNECT OnDemand
Climate Change Hazards and Risks
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Hazard Recognition/Exposure Assessment
Respiratory Protection
Presentations
B1a. An Emerging Climate Change Impact: Wildfire Smoke Exposure
In 2023, a devastating, uncontrolled outbreak of wildfires had potential serious health impacts to communities extending through the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. Despite community recommendations to stay indoors, energy workers often have to respond to utility concerns during wildfire outbreaks or other hazardous climate conditions. Enbridge, a North American energy delivery company executed their protocols for work exposure to wildfire smoke to control potential hazardous exposures to particulates and other wildfire air contaminants. This case study covers the protocols developed and executed on during the 2023 wildfire season with lessons learned to be shared with similar industries.
Co-Authors
D. Ravenstein, ASP, CSP, CIH, Enbridge, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
C. Galvao, CRSP, Enbridge, Markham, Ontario, Canada
C. Galvao, CRSP, Enbridge, Markham, Ontario, Canada
Acknowledgements & References
none
Author
Isabel Bacarella, MPH, CIH, CSP, Enbridge Houston, TXB1b. Wildfire Smoke: Exposure Intervention Study in British Columbia
As Wildfire devastation and smoke dominated the headlines, much of the media coverage surrounded public health exposure. But, occupational exposure is equally important. This presentation reports the 2023 findings from an ongoing intervention study involving British Columbian wildland firefighters. Based on previous research, inhalation exposures appeared to be a major source of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) dose. The intervention study focused on evaluation of the effectiveness of three different reusable masks: half-mask with P100 cartridges, Fire Mask, and Mesh Mask. This study aimed to understand effectiveness, acceptance and use of the masks by wildland firefighters.
Co-Authors
N. Cherry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
N. Broznitsky, BC Wildfire Service, Victoria, BC, Canada
M Shum, Aura Health and Safety Corporation, Burnaby, BC, Canada
T. Durrad, Aura Health and Safety Corporation, Burnaby, BC, Canada
A. Lichty, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
L. Kimble, Aura Health and Safety Corporation, Burnaby, BC, Canada
T. Zadunayski, University of Alberta, AB, Canada
N. Broznitsky, BC Wildfire Service, Victoria, BC, Canada
M Shum, Aura Health and Safety Corporation, Burnaby, BC, Canada
T. Durrad, Aura Health and Safety Corporation, Burnaby, BC, Canada
A. Lichty, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
L. Kimble, Aura Health and Safety Corporation, Burnaby, BC, Canada
T. Zadunayski, University of Alberta, AB, Canada
Acknowledgements & References
A. Fung, Aura Health and Safety Corporation, Burnaby, BC, Canada
J. Sangha, Aura Health and Safety Corporation, Burnaby, BC, Canada
J. Sangha, Aura Health and Safety Corporation, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Author
Taryn Toic, MSc, CIH, Aura Health and Safety Corporation Burnaby, British ColumbiaCanada