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Safety Guidelines Issued Based on Air Pollutant Index Readings

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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The Occupational Safety and Health Department advised employers to monitor Air Pollutant Index readings regularly and implement safety measures to protect workers from haze hazards. When the API exceeds 100, employers must assess risks and provide respiratory protection. If the reading reaches the very unhealthy range of 201 to 300, strenuous outdoor work should be avoided and earthworks or soil-moving activities temporarily suspended.

From thestar.com.my

Why it matters

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The guidelines require companies to reduce outdoor work and provide protective equipment based on the severity of the haze. This mandates operational adjustments and potential delays for industries that rely on outdoor labor, such as construction.

From thestar.com.my

Who's involved

  • ApiCompany whose readings were used to inform safety measures

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ApiSpeculative

    Companies might face increased operational costs due to the need to stock up on respirators and improve air filtration.

Possible ripples

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The entities involved

  • Api

    company in Gifu, Japan

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

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