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When Wildfire Smoke Arrived from Canada, Federal Safety Experts Were Gone

Last updated: June 18, 2025 11:30 pm
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In 2023, when wildfire smoke from Canada drifted across the U.S., federal safety experts were prompted to draft recommendations to protect outdoor workers from the increasing threat of smoke exposure. However, in a surprising turn of events, these experts are now on administrative leave, leaving a critical gap in the federal health response to the recent plumes of wildfire smoke that have engulfed the Midwest.

The workforce purge under President Donald Trump has raised concerns about the fate of the 350-page report issued after the 2023 fires. This report needs to be finalized before its recommendations can be implemented to safeguard the health of an estimated 20 million workers at risk from wildfire smoke.

About 80 individuals who worked on the draft wildfire assessment at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) are facing layoffs, further complicating the situation. The importance of finalizing the report cannot be overstated, as it contains vital guidelines on how to protect workers in smokey conditions, including determining when air quality is unsafe, adjusting work shifts, and selecting appropriate masks or respirators.

The layoffs at NIOSH are part of a broader reorganization at the Department of Health and Human Services, which has resulted in the dismissal of thousands of department employees, including environmental health experts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which houses NIOSH, has also been affected, leading to the closure of the National Center for Environmental Health.

The absence of NIOSH experts during the recent wildfire smoke incidents in the Midwest has left local health departments, doctors, and parents without crucial support and guidance. The impact of this workforce reduction is evident, as the experts who were placed on leave expressed their concern about leaving communities to deal with the smoke on their own.

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The draft recommendations by NIOSH were a significant milestone in addressing the health impacts of wildfire smoke on workers. The report highlighted the need for proactive measures to protect workers, especially those who are not directly involved in firefighting activities but are still exposed to smoke.

Despite efforts to reinstate some NIOSH staff, including experts on personal protective equipment and firefighting, the wildfire smoke experts remain sidelined. This has raised concerns about the potential consequences of not finalizing the report, especially in states like Washington and California, where regulations require employers to protect workers from wildfire smoke.

In conclusion, the delayed finalization of the NIOSH report on wildfire smoke poses a significant risk to worker safety. The expertise and guidance provided by federal recommendations are crucial in ensuring the well-being of millions of workers exposed to smoke. It is imperative that the necessary steps are taken to complete the report and support workers in understanding and implementing the recommended safety measures.

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