The public’s interest in respiratory protection is growing with the COVID-19 pandemic and recent wildfires in the United States, but the nation's systems for oversight of respiratory protection are focused on occupational use. On July 28, 2022, join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a discussion with key stakeholders about meeting the respiratory protection needs of the public. Topics covered in this webinar will include:
- The proposed framework described in a recent National Academies report for meeting the respiratory protection needs of the public;
- Perspectives from Federal and other key stakeholder groups on implementation of the proposed framework and recommendations; and
- Next steps for ensuring improved preparedness and protections for the public during future emergencies requiring respiratory protection.