Mar 4, 2025 · Types There are two main types of respiratory protection. Each respirator type provides a different level of protection based on its design: Air-purifying respirators (APRs) Atmosphere …

Jan 21, 2025 · Facts All NIOSH approved respirators come with a NIOSH approval label on or within the respirator packaging. This label includes a testing and certification (TC) approval number (e.g., TC …

Mar 25, 2025 · Respirators are more protective than masks. You can use respirators such as filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) and elastomeric respirators (quarter-mask and half-mask types) at …

Mar 12, 2025 · Wear your N95 respirator properly so it is effective N95 respirators must form a seal to the face to work properly. This is especially important for people at increased risk for severe disease. …

Jan 15, 2025 · Respirators used in healthcare Air-purifying respirators Air-purifying respirators use filters, cartridges, or canisters to remove gases, vapors, aerosols, or a combination of contaminants from …

Feb 22, 2022 · A Guide to Air-Purifying Respirators Learn how air-purifying respirators work and how to identify the right one in different situations.

Particulate respirator The particulate respirator is the simplest, least expensive, and least protective of the respirator types available. These respirators only protect against particles. They do not protect …

Mar 25, 2025 · Explanation of different types of respirators and masks and how they well they protect.

Feb 3, 2025 · Overview PAPRs are reusable respirators that can be used to protect against gases, vapors, or particles, when equipped with the appropriate filter, cartridge, or canister. They are battery …

Feb 3, 2025 · Provides information to help select the correct respirator and understand how to use it properly.