Items Tagged with 'Respiratory protection'

Triangle, VA — Citing concerns over the adjacent nature of mining work and the growing prevalence of respiratory illness in the industry, the United Mine Workers of America is calling on the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue an emergency standard to help safeguard mine workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The PortaCount Fit Tester Model 8048 provides a consistent and objective testing experience across all respirator types, including N95 filtering facepieces.

The Dentec Comfort Air Half Mask has a multiposition cartridge design, which allows users to change positions for different applications.

The head assembly on the T94 PAPR features the T94-R Industrial Welding Helmet, designed for optimal comfort and visibility, which leads to increased arc-on time and compliance.

At 1.77 pounds, the Z4 is the lightest welding/grinding respirator in the world, resulting in less aches and strains on a user’s neck and back without sacrificing protection.

PeakFit is a NIOSH-certified disposable N95 particulate respirator specially engineered for wearer comfort and safety.

The X-plore 3500 Half-Mask Respirator is a perfect combination of durability, protection and comfort.

Washington — In an effort to preserve the supply of N95 filtering facepiece respirators during the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA has temporarily suspended its requirement for annual respirator fit testing in the health care industry.

Why do some employers fail to follow fit testing requirements? Experts weigh in on the challenges and go over the basics.