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Huckstep900317  
#1 Posted : 07 September 2012 11:43:37(UTC)
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Huckstep900317

Anyone got any advice ref sending personnel into the below? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19515000 Our personnel work outdoors, but since is still within their 'moderate' limits for air quality, I am inclined to state to seek indoor airconditioned areas whenever the outside air quality gets too poor. Additionally it does mention that this should improve over the weekend given expected winds. What are your thoughts? Thanks
roshqse  
#2 Posted : 07 September 2012 12:18:55(UTC)
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roshqse

If it were me? It depends why personnel are going there. Is it to work outdoors, or a business trip? If working I would be telling them to "reduce outdoor activities and prolonged exertion." Wear disposable dust masks for routine activities and more specific ones for whatever tasks they will be doing. If a business trip. Then be realistic. How long will they likely to be exposed? They're not living there like the locals so their exposure will be very limited. I would tell them to be aware of the issues in the area, pay attention to local advice on TV and the newspapers and be sensible.
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