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Iòòò½ÊÓÆµ™ve spent my career ensuring American workers have the protection they need to stay safe on the job. When I started, safety gear was simple and often uncomfortable. Over the years, Iòòò½ÊÓÆµ™ve seen considerable improvements in design and technology.

In 2014, I bought a business in Kansas dedicated to making high-quality respirators and other personal protective equipment (PPE). My company supplies everything from safety glasses to advanced reusable respirators, which are used in industries ranging from health care and firefighting to construction, metalwork and food service.

Claudio Dente is an advisory board member of the American Medical Manufacturers òòò½ÊÓÆµsociation. He wrote this column for .

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