PHOENIX — Coreslab Structures (Ariz), Inc. is the first business to join the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality’s (ADEQ) Air Quality Flag Program. Brightly colored flags raise awareness of air quality conditions within the community. By staying informed, workers and nearby residents can make choices to protect themselves from the impacts of air pollution.

“Our facility is outdoors, and I needed to put in place a program that not only communicates the current conditions, but also puts in motion actions to be taken that will help ensure the safety and health of every employee working in that environment,” said Brandon Dickerson, Safety Coordinator for Coreslab Structures, which also flies a flag to indicate the daily heat index. “It seemed only fitting that in conjunction with the heat index flag, we also communicate the quality of the air we are working in to better protect our employees and the nearby public.”

Each day, a flag will be raised matching the colors of the Air Quality Index (AQI). ADEQ issues a daily AQI forecast for the Phoenix area, which indicates if the air will be polluted with ozone, PM-10 (dust) or PM-2.5 (smoke). By comparing the colored flags to the AQI, workers will know what actions to take to protect their health. Green signals good air quality, yellow is moderate, orange means unhealthy for sensitive groups (like children and people with asthma) and red signals unhealthy air for everyone and outdoor exertion should be limited.

The flag will be flown at Coreslab Structures, located in Phoenix near 43rd and Broadway. The flags will be visible to workers, plus people traveling in that area while going about their daily activities.

Stay informed about air quality with ADEQ:

Phoenix Area Air Quality Index Forecast
Arizona Air Forecasting
Daily Air Quality Index Forecast for Phoenix area through e-mail or text messages
Air Quality Flag Program