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Article: Personal protective equipment impacted by federal efforts: PPE issues take front and center in Washington, DC.(Capitol Comments)
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- October 1, 2007
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In August INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, rolled out its newly redesigned ListServ addressing nonwovens industry policy issues within a Government Affairs Forums Community. Not long afterwards, several posts were made asking for information regarding recent governmental activities impacting those who use and make personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, masks, and protective apparel.
INDA government affairs staff responded to these posts by describing several recent developments in ongoing federal activities related to PPE. But in recognition of the fact that the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Avian flu scare, Hurricane ...