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particles, respirators must be labeled n- , n- , n- , r- , p- , p- , or p- , and must be labeled as approved by the us national institute for occupational safety and health (niosh). smoke from wildfires contains chemicals, gases and fine particles that can harm health. the greatest hazard comes from breathing
fine particles in the air (called pm . ), which can reduce lung function, worsen asthma and other existing heart and lung conditions, and cause coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing. guidance for employers and workers on working safely in conditions with smoke caused by the wildfires is available...
https://www.dir.ca.gov/DIRNews/2019/2019-80.pdf