Extreme heat & wildfire smoke safety without complexity

Climate Safety Center (CSC) helps employers strengthen readiness for heat waves and wildfire smoke — recurring risks for outdoor and field-based operations.


CSC reinforces employer preparedness with Cal/OSHA-aligned training and safety communication, delivered by simple phone text message. No new systems. No added complexity.


Climate Safety Readiness Matters

Heat and wildfire smoke expose variability across operations. Supervisors interpret conditions differently. Training fades over time. Communication becomes inconsistent across sites.


Conduct a free 60-second self-check to identify practical opportunities to strengthen your heat and wildfire smoke training and communication practices.

CSC Supports Employers

CSC reinforces consistent training and communication during recurring climate events — helping employers reduce uncertainty when conditions change.


• Cal/OSHA Guided Training — Built for the Field

Heat illness prevention and wildfire smoke training aligned with Cal/OSHA guidance, delivered directly to employees by phone text message.

  • Short, plain-language video modules
  • Mobile-first — no logins or platforms
  • Certificates of completion
  • Employer access to documentation records

Designed for crews who work outdoors — not at desks.


• Ongoing Safety Communication — When Conditions Change

When extreme heat or wildfire smoke conditions reach levels aligned with regulatory guidance, CSC provides phone text safety reminders employers may use to support supervisors and crews.

These reminders:

  • Reinforce key training concepts
  • Support consistent messaging across sites
  • Strengthen recall during high-pressure days
  • Reduce variability in how crews respond

Employers are prepared during changing conditions.


CSC Does Not Replace Employer Safety Programs

Employers retain responsibility for evaluating conditions and implementing controls.

CSC does not:

  • Monitor worksites or employee exposure
  • Assess site-specific conditions
  • Direct employers to stop or continue work
  • Mandate protective measures
  • Determine Cal/OSHA enforcement outcomes

Pilot CSC

Evaluate CSC across a crew, region, or season.

  • Minimal setup
  • No new systems
  • Scales across multi-site organizations

See How Heat & Smoke Alerts Work

View sample safety reminder alerts employers use when conditions change.