Respiratory protection is often used to protect against chronic hazards. Unlike a fall from height or an impact to the head, where the effects of the injury are immediately apparent, the effects of ...

These hazards include particulates, vapors, gases, mists, dust, and fumes. Engineering controls (e.g., enclosure or confinement of the operation, general or local ventilation, and product substitution ...

If there is no way through engineering or administrative controls to get exposure to acceptable levels, respiratory protection must be provided. Respiratory protection is often used to protect against ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires the University to provide respiratory protection to employees when their risk of exposure to hazardous materials cannot be control by ...

Under 29 CFR 1910.134 an employee may be required to wear respiratory protection while working. The Purdue University Respiratory Protection Program manual provides an overview of the policies, ...

In order to ensure that employees are protected from airborne contaminants and hazards, RIT has developed a Respiratory Protection Program. A breathing or respiratory hazard exists when toxic ...

Michigan Technological University has determined that certain employees are required to perform tasks involving actual or potential disturbance of asbestos containing materials that could result in ...