…emergency response to wildfire smoke. If the Air Quality Index (AQI) is above 151, employers must provide N-95 respirators as an option to wear, and must provide wildfire smoke training,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the strong demand for N95 masks as wildfire season…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-06-20
…trial, how the state’s demand for N95 masks were met with state and local collaboration and the first Organic Institute for Research and Education initial focus. Tune in to the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-06-20
…trial, how the state’s demand for N95 masks were met with state and local collaboration and the first Organic Institute for Research and Education initial focus. Tune into the show…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-15-20
…after they announced the cancellation of the 2021 show. Also learn how the state is helping the ag industry with N95 respirators and get the details on a potential HLB…
State Helps Supply Ag Industry with Much Needed N95 Respirators
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been instrumental in helping farmers and ranchers acquire N95 respirators. CDFA has been distributing the respirators to agricultural commissioners throughout the…
Industry Groups Seek Temporary Relief from Smoke Regulation
…of acquiring and stockpiling N95 masks, we write to seek your help,” the letter states. “Without new sources of N95s or alternative compliance methods, both essential and non-essential employers may…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. Taylor fills in for Danielle Leal today with lots of information for producers. We hear how N95 masks are available…
Pandemic Safety Measures Helped Prepare Operations for Fire Season
…at.” Even without the pandemic safety measures in place, the air quality readings over the past week would have likely prompted the need to use N95 respirators while working. Van…
Permanent Wildfire Smoke Standard Moving Forward Despite Industry Concerns
…strain on the supplies of N95 respirators that will be needed for compliance with the rule. “There is a placeholder for the permanent regulation in place, so essentially it’s go-time…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-11-20
…N95 masks and the wildfire smoke standard. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content…
DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
…of N95 respirators. “It’s not a standard list that we’re used to, so we’re investigating supply houses to see what ones are available,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of…
Permanent Smoke Regulation Imminent as Timeline Shortens
…Air Quality Index. The proposed rule also states that employers “shall provide a sufficient number of respirators to all employees for voluntary use,” which presents an issue for employers as…
Week in Review: Snow Levels Half of Average, Concerns for N95 Shortage
…N95 respirators. California’s snowpack is roughly half of the average with summer approaching, and a recent study shows that air quality regulations are providing benefits for growers. Signing up for…
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