# Ep 205 - The Fog of Work: Is Air Pollution Killing Your Safety Record?

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Podcast: [Prove It To Me - Real Research, Real Data, No BS](https://stenobird.com/podcast/prove-it-to-me-real-research-real-data-no-bs-7096700)
Published: 2026-02-27T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1069

## Resource

In this #StudyFinds episode of #ProveItPod, we're going to talk about a clear link between the E and the S in EHS. We check the weather for lightning, but we ignore the smog. This study suggests that air pollution is a massive, hidden multiplier for workplace accidents. If the air is thick, your workers are slower and the risk is higher. Treat an 'Air Quality Alert' like a 'Red Flag Warning' for safety. References: Hou, Z., Chen, H., & Zhang, N. (2025). Devil particles: Air pollution and safety liability accidents. Energy Economics, 151, Article 108894. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2025.108894 American Society of Safety Professionals. (2025). Exposure to air pollution could increase workplace incidents. Professional Safety, 70(X), [Page Numbers]. https://www.assp.org/publications/professional-safety

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