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 ...

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 ...

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’s section 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(3), requires employers to designate a respiratory protection program administrator who is qualified to handle the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This program outlines the requirements and procedures for the proper selection, use, and maintenance of respiratory protection to safeguard employees from airborne contaminants in the workplace. Your ...

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 ...