21 questions
Haze
What should an outdoor worker do if an employer does not heed the advisory on the haze situation?
Can employees wear safety helmets together with the full-face respirators?
MOM’s guidelines advise employers to institute regular rest breaks during the haze. How long would be a sufficient time for each break?
What respirators are suitable for use when 24-hour PSI exceeds 400?
What should employers do if they have difficulty obtaining respirators such as N95 masks for their staff/workers?
Why are masks recommended for outdoor workers at lower PSI than for the general public?
Are all workers able to wear respirators? Is a medical screening necessary prior to use of respirators?
Can employers ask employees to take annual leave if the company closes or operations have stopped due to the haze situation?
For employees who need to take leave arising from the haze, but have run out of their leave entitlements, what can they do?
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