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Air Quality Index, What’s In Wildfire Smoke, and the Use Of Respirators.
Jun 13, 2023
Air Quality Index, What’s In Wildfire Smoke, and the Use Of Respirators.
With yet another round of wildfires currently making their way across Alberta, protection from the effects of smoke inhalation is a top of mind concern for many people at the moment. Outdoor air quality warnings across eastern Canada, the Northeastern, and Southern United States have achieved record levels, surpassing even those suffered by residents of California and the Pacific Northwest during their record setting fire seasons of the past few years. These events are expected to occur with greater frequency, as a warming climate makes conditions for wildfires far more likely.

In order to help you make sense of current circumstances, this quick article will provide a quick explanation of the Air Quality Index, what contaminants exist in fire smoke, and what cost-effective solutions are available to the average consumer to help keep themselves safe during such events. Continue Reading
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Getting Ready For The Fall: The Best Masks For Chimney Sweep Respiratory Protection
Sep 28, 2022
Getting Ready For The Fall: The Best Masks For Chimney Sweep Respiratory Protection

Respiratory hazards and late onset of respiratory related cancers are the number one dangers for chimney sweeps as soot and smoke inhalation can cause respiratory distress, illness, infection, and death. Physical contact with these substances will also trigger a plethora of skin or eye infections. 

With this knowledge, a chimney sweep will want to protect themselves from all hazardous airborne contaminants. It is important at all chimney sweeps and chimney companies take the time to understand what respirator is best for their specific application. Here are the top respirators for Chimney Sweeps.

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