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Workers Memorial Day Is April 28
April 25, 2008 – On April 28, 2008, in observance of Workers Memorial Day, the International Association of Fire Fighters, along with the entire labor movement, will be remembering workers who have been killed or injured on the job and reaffirming its dedication to fight for worker safety. This year’s theme is “Good jobs, safe jobs for all.”

NIOSH Issues User Notice for Certain Air Purifying Respirators
April 25, 2008 -- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has issued a user notice regarding the use of CBRN APR respirators with the use of suits qualified under the NFPA 1994 standard. The NFPA 1994-2007 certification of the Indutex JetGuard Plus Class 3 Ensemble specifies that the Millennium@ CBRN APR is to be used as part of this ensemble.

House Approves IAFF Recommendations to Strengthen U.S. Fire Administration
April 11, 2008 -- The U.S. House of Representatives voted 412-0 last week to adopt legislation strengthening the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). H.R. 4847, the United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008, included key IAFF recommendations to expand and improve USFA’s training activities, improve fire fighter safety and better serve the needs of the modern fire service.