Protecting Outdoor Workers From Hazards Associated With Wildfire Smoke

被引:4
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作者
Postma, Julie [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Washington State Univ, Coll Nursing, Pullman, WA 99164 USA
[2] WSU Puyallup Res & Extens Ctr, 2606 W Pioneer Ave, Pullman, WA 98371 USA
关键词
occupational exposure; air quality; wildfires; policy development;
D O I
10.1177/2165079919888516
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity, which increases outdoor workers' risk of breathing smoke for sustained periods. Occupational health nurses have multiple roles to play to protect outdoor workers from the new "smoke season."
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页码:52 / 52
页数:1
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