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 ...

The public’s interest in respiratory protection is growing with the COVID-19 pandemic and recent wildfires in the United States, but existing regulatory processes for respiratory protective devices ...

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 ...

From wildfires to floods, cleanup crews face serious respiratory and skin exposure risks. What lessons can be learned from the Lahaina and California fires and applied to PPE and respiratory ...

From nanofiber filters to AI-driven diagnostics, smart respiratory protection is transforming traditional masks into connected, data-rich systems that monitor both air quality and worker health across ...

With so many respirators in use and readily available for purchase through both online merchandisers and at neighborhood hardware stores, it’s important to remember that when it comes to choosing ...

If an employee exhibits/experiences difficulty in breathing (that is unrelated to respirator function) during testing or use, he/she shall be referred to a physician to determine fitness to use such ...

The self-contained breathing apparatus (Panel A) provides the highest level of protection, supplies air (21 percent oxygen), and can protect against exposure to unknown toxins. It is heavy and more ...