Official:Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by adopting certain provisions of the National Fire Protection Association Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, NFPA 1500, related to hearing protection measures for Firefighters and Paramedics, with amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Kelly
Introduced: April 12, 2007
Signed: November 15, 2007
: Committee on Public Safety
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill requires the City of Philadelphia to provide hearing protection for firefighters and paramedics working in loud environments.
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