California wildland firefighters are willing to wear respirators despite concerns about mobility and safety, according to new ...

N95 respirators and air purifying respirators (the respirator type most commonly used at UNR) are not designed to be used in an atmosphere: 5.2.a. That is immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH ...

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 ...

UAB Employee Health is conducting Fit Testing in accordance with OSHA standards for all UAB employees. The purpose of the N95 Respiratory Protection Program is to establish standard operating ...

The first thing the employer must do is make sure that the respirator use is actually "voluntary" as defined in the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. In order for the use to be ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...