Still No Clear Compliance Path for Wildfire Smoke Regulation

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Robert Moutrie
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In the midst of COVID-19, it is easy to forget the host of other regulations and obligations with which businesses must comply in California. As summer temperatures continue to be high and winds pick up, one regulation to keep an eye on is Cal/OSHA’s Wildfire Smoke Protection Emergency Regulation (Section 51.41.1) which (among other provisions) requires employers to have on hand for their employees, N95 respirators when the AQI for PM2.5 hits 150 – or close down.

Robert Moutrie
Robert Moutrie joined the California Chamber of Commerce in March 2019 as a policy advocate and was named a senior policy advocate starting January 1, 2024 in recognition of his efforts on behalf of members. He leads CalChamber advocacy on occupational safety, tourism, unemployment insurance and immigration. Moutrie has represented clients on matters such as consumer fraud litigation, civil rights, employment law claims, tort claims, and other business-related issues in federal and state courts. He previously served as an associate attorney at the Oakland-based firm of Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson. Moutrie earned a B.A. in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a J.D. with honors from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. See full bio.

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