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July 15, 1997
MEMORANDUM FOR: Charles W. Smith
Assistant for Fire and Emergency Services
(Safety and Occupational Health Policy)
FROM: John E. Plummer, Director Office of Federal
Agency Programs
SUBJECT: July 2, 1997 Memo on Proper PPE for
Firefighters
To restate OSHA's position on requiring proximity gear as simply as I possibly can;