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<strong>February</strong> <strong>2<strong>02</strong>2</strong><br />
VOLUME 87 • Number 2<br />
Official Magazine of<br />
38<br />
cover story:<br />
Celebrating Black Americans’ Role<br />
in Our History<br />
This month, we take a look back at some of the underappreciated<br />
contributions that Black Americans have made<br />
to the HVAC industry and to our profession in general.<br />
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FDA Authorizes Ecolab’s Bioquell<br />
Technology System for N95<br />
Respirator Decontamination<br />
A milestone has been reached for health care providers<br />
and others requiring frequent PPE use, with the FDA’s<br />
authorization for Ecolab’s Bioquell Technology System to<br />
decontaminate some N95 respirators.<br />
Tips for Longer, Safer Power Tool<br />
Battery Life<br />
Everyone in maintenance and engineering would like to<br />
ensure the life and usefulness of their tools. The Power Tool<br />
Institute has assembled a list of best practices for safe use of<br />
batteries and power tools.<br />
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5 president’s message<br />
6 in brief<br />
8 news<br />
48 member news<br />
50 techline<br />
56 new products<br />
62 events<br />
64 ashrae update<br />
66 american street guide<br />
68 boiler room annex<br />
70 advertisers list<br />
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