Articles Tagged with ''respirators''

The decision to restructure NIOSH will have severe consequences for both U.S. workers and the public, especially concerning their respiratory protection approval process.

Respirator protects against particulates.

Any amount of facial hair that doesn’t completely fit inside a respirator will likely interfere with the sealing surface.

The Challenge was a three-phase, $350,000 competition aimed at improving respirator fit evaluation.

The danger presented by airborne contaminants, though very real, is sometimes not immediately obvious, which is why respiratory protection in contaminated environments must mean more than throwing on whatever mask is handy.

The Challenge is a three-phase, $350,000 competition aimed at improving respirator fit evaluation. It seeks practical solutions that deliver real-time information on filtering facepiece respirator fit.

Workers must undergo respiratory fit testing before occupying a confined space to prevent exposure to hazardous gases.

The Challenge is a three-phase, $350,000 competition aimed at improving respirator fit evaluation. It seeks practical solutions that deliver real-time information on filtering facepiece respirator fit.

Welder’s anthrax is a serious health risk for welders and metalworkers. Learn more about this disease, how it spreads, and how to prevent exposure.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday, January 14, 2022 updated its guidance on masks for the general public, now saying that people "may choose" to wear N95 and KN95 masks because they offer the best protection against Covid-19.