Pop-Up 2K: Harnessing Safety During Wildfires
KPA, LLC
Grove City, OH
United States of America
Tue, 5/21: 2:00 PM - 2:25 PM EDT
Pop-Up Education
Pop-Up Education
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Room: Pop-Up Education, Exhibit Hall AB, Aisle 1300
Description
In the wake of escalating wildfires spurred by climate change, our landscape faces unprecedented challenges. The year 2023 bore witness to historic infernos spanning North America, from the blazes in Canada to the harrowing fires engulfing Lahaina, HI.
These flames not only threaten our environment but also pose imminent risks to our workplaces and, more critically, to the health of our employees.
Join us for an enlightening session with Glorianna Reeser, a distinguished Senior Risk Management Consultant from KPA. Glorianna will unravel the intricate relationship between wildfires, air pollution, and respiratory health.
Discover invaluable insights, from recognizing the impact of wildfire smoke on air quality to implementing various respiratory protection strategies. Join us as we delve into best practices, tips, and tricks that could be the cornerstone of safeguarding your workforce amidst nature's fury.
These flames not only threaten our environment but also pose imminent risks to our workplaces and, more critically, to the health of our employees.
Join us for an enlightening session with Glorianna Reeser, a distinguished Senior Risk Management Consultant from KPA. Glorianna will unravel the intricate relationship between wildfires, air pollution, and respiratory health.
Discover invaluable insights, from recognizing the impact of wildfire smoke on air quality to implementing various respiratory protection strategies. Join us as we delve into best practices, tips, and tricks that could be the cornerstone of safeguarding your workforce amidst nature's fury.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to understand the affects that wildfire has on air pollution in the workspace.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to understand policies and procedures that can boost safety during and after a wildfire.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to understand different forms of respiratory protection and how to engage employees in respiratory safety.
This session is not available for contact hours.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to understand policies and procedures that can boost safety during and after a wildfire.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to understand different forms of respiratory protection and how to engage employees in respiratory safety.
This session is not available for contact hours.
Content Level
Introductory
Topics
Also part of the Virtual Program
Available as part of AIHA CONNECT OnDemand
Climate Change Hazards and Risks
Emergency Preparedness & Response