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FDA revokes emergency use authorization for non-NIOSH-approved disposable respirators

July 30, 2021

Washington — Prompted by an “increased domestic supply” of NIOSH-approved respirators, the Food and Drug Administration has revoked its emergency use authorizations for non-NIOSH-approved disposable respirators as well as decontamination and bioburden reduction systems.

FDA to health care facilities: OK to ‘transition away’ from reusing disposable respirators

May 14, 2021

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Washington — Prompted by an “increased domestic supply” of NIOSH-approved respirators, the Food and Drug Administration is recommending health care facilities transition away from strategies intended to conserve supplies of disposable respirators amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Powered air-purifying respirator

March 28, 2021

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The RPB PX5 is a compact and versatile powered air-purifying respirator. Through its strategic vertical mounting position, the sleek design provides optimal weight distribution and balance while contouring to the user’s back with its flexi belt system for maximum comfort, reducing fatigue.

Particulate respirator

March 28, 2021

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PeakFit is a NIOSH-certified N95 disposable particulate respirator. PeakFit’s large, contoured shape makes breathing easier, and a molded nose bridge with a soft flange cushion helps achieve a snug fit.

N95 respirator

March 28, 2021

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Model 64235 is a NIOSH-approved, pouch-style N95 disposable respirator. Made with an ultrasoft, nonirritating lining, the respirator has four layers of protection, including two layers of electrostatically meltblown filter media.

Quantitative respirator fit testers

March 24, 2021

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AccuFIT9000 Quantitative Respirator Fit Testers are compliant with OSHA, ANSI, CSA and HSE standards and can run OSHA’s 2019 streamlined protocol.

Powered air-purifying respirator

August 23, 2020

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The EZ Air Powered Air Purifying Respirator is a complete particulate system designed specifically for industrial and health care workers. Powered by a lithium-ion battery, the respirator provides a constant supply of fresh, filtered air over the user’s face.

COVID-19 pandemic: EPA issues respirator guidance for agricultural pesticide handlers

June 16, 2020

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Washington — In response to reported shortages of filtering facepiece respirators and declining availability of fit testing, the Environmental Protection Agency has issued temporary guidance intended to help protect workers who handle agricultural pesticides against exposure to COVID-19.

‘Extremely hazardous’: Alert warns against using ethylene oxide to sterilize masks, respirators

June 9, 2020

Tumwater, WA — Ethylene oxide should not be used to sterilize filtering facepiece respirators for reuse because “this extremely hazardous toxic chemical poses a severe risk to human health,” the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries warns in a new alert.

NIOSH establishes new class of powered air-purifying respirators

May 13, 2020

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Washington — In an effort to better protect workers in the health care and public safety sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic, NIOSH is approving a new class of powered air-purifying respirators, under an interim final rule published by the Department of Health and Human Services.