Breathe easy with the right respirator

Article Abstract:

Current legislative activities on standards for respiratory protection have raised disagreements among the three agencies responsible for respirator safety. One point of contention is whether respirator safety standards should conform strictly to scientific and technical criteria or allow room for application to practical workplace situations. Another is OSHA's current definition of oxygen deficiency as 19.5%, which is considered by some safety professionals as arbitrary.

American National Standards Institute

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OSHA's respiratory protection standard: changes in the air

Article Abstract:

The approval of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) respiratory protection standard could save 900 lives and prevent more than 4,000 injuries and illnesses per year. The rule covers testing and certification of respirator manufacturers, creates new categories of products and phases out substance-specific products. Employers hail the standard saying that it could boost their employee wellness programs.

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Respirators: the next generation

Article Abstract:

The revised regulations of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has promoted the development of better performing respirators. The regulations integrated changes in the testing and certification of non-powered, air-purifying particulate-filter respirators. In addition, the rules featured new classifications for filters that is based on the filter's ability to resist oil.

Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Employee Health & Safety, Personal, Industrl Safety Eqp, Cover Story, Safety equipment, United States. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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