Governor Healey Signs Bill Protecting Firefighters From Toxic Chemicals in Gear
August 16, 2024
August 16, 2024
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 16 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Today, Governor Maura Healey signed An Act relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment, which phases out the use of toxic "forever" chemicals in firefighters' protective gear.
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals have long been used in the personal protective equipment used by firefighters because o . . .
Today, Governor Maura Healey signed An Act relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment, which phases out the use of toxic "forever" chemicals in firefighters' protective gear.
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals have long been used in the personal protective equipment used by firefighters because o . . .