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    Respiratory Protection Week Focuses on Education Efforts
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    Highlights

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    Feb. 19, 2021
    The global standards organization has approved new requirements for face coverings worn by both workers and the general public.
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    Fake N95 Respirator
    Feb. 18, 2021
    10 million counterfeit masks already have been seized by the government.
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    Oct. 8, 2020
    The temporary guidance will help ensure the availability of respirators during the coronavirus pandemic.
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    Jan. 23, 2018
    Seattle Pacific Hotel fined $355,000 for putting hotel construction workers at risk.
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    Oct. 12, 2017
    Proper fit, training and evaluations are key to protecting employees from exposure to respirable hazards when using disposable dust masks/respirators.

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