Mar 4, 2025 · Workers rely on various types of respiratory protection to stay safe on the job. NIOSH is the federal entity responsible for the testing and approval of respirators used in the workplace. The …

Feb 22, 2022 · Respiratory Protection Resources About The following is a list of NIOSH resources to download or print and use to promote proper respiratory protection practices.

Requires workplaces using respirators to establish a Respiratory Protection Program. An effective respiratory protection program must cover the following factors: Written worksite-specific procedures …

Feb 3, 2025 · Selecting the appropriate respirator To reduce exposure to respiratory hazards, it's best to apply the hierarchy of controls. The use of respiratory protection is the "last line of defense" in the …

Examples of selecting a respirator for particulate protection: A respiratory therapist will be present during a surgery in a hospital where they will be required to intubate a patient – an aerosol generating …

This handbook updates the original CBRN Respiratory Protection Handbook Publication No. 2018-166. It reflects new and emerging chemical and radiological hazards information identified during a recent …

Jan 15, 2025 · This webpage provides respiratory protection information and resources for the healthcare sector.

Aug 18, 2025 · CDC provides practical recommendations to help people lower health risks posed by a range of common respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Essential core prevention …

This fact sheet informs construction workers of the respiratory protection needed to protect themselves in the workplace. It describes how to select, use, and maintain NIOSH-approved respirators to …

Feb 3, 2025 · Filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) are disposable respirators that filter out particles such as dust, mist, and fumes. FFRs do not provide protection against gases or vapors. FFRs …