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That is correct. Most people don’t understand either that when the testing is done on these chemicals, it is done so in somewhat of a vacuum and by the manufacturers reps. The concern is that a well meaning environmental services team member has little training and may over apply, etc. The MSDS sheets are for measured amounts. Hopefully, the training has been great, people pay careful attention when applying, adequate time is given to dry, etc. ... View more

We as a Nation settle for the fact that the EPA/USDA/ETC are on our side. As someone who spent eight years lobbying for various projects in DC, I have seen firsthand that they don’t. No, Middleseat, I don’t ask for MSDS in the bathrooms. That is not a great argument if you have a healthcare background. Why should we blindly follow what people are telling us when their ultimate motivation is profit? I don’t have a problem with profit but I do have a problem with not counting long term “costs” to make a profit. I found the MSDS for what SWA is using and it does cause some concern but I see no other way around it because my trips require that I fly. Planes have always been Petri dishes with wings. I understand that and make the decision to fly. It doesn’t mean that I will blindly follow as a sheep when I see people dressed in E.T. extraction team garb walking around spraying chemicals everywhere and then I get the wink and the nod that it’s safe for me to board.  ... View more

I’m not sure the FA can force someone who has PTSD from abuse to wear a mask. Imagine a soldier who has been tortured in battle or a child who had to endure some type of abuse and in both cases, they were required to be muffled during their trauma. I’m not arguing but you run more of a chance of flying with someone who has been a trauma victim than you do of someone who may give you C19.   ... View more

I certainly hear your frustration and wonder and how we approach the requirement with someone who has been a victim of abuse in the past and simply cannot wear a mask because of PTSD. Should they not be allowed the same right to choose air travel that others do? I’m not arguing your perspective, just asking from another. ... View more

I certainly hear your frustration and wonder and how we approach the requirement with someone who has been a victim of abuse in the past and simply cannot wear a mask because of PTSD. Should they not be allowed the same right to choose air travel that others do? I’m not arguing your perspective, just asking from another. ... View more