Respiratory Protection

Particulate respirator

PeakFit is a unique, NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirator specially designed for user comfort and safety.

Facemask

The Comfort Air Full Face Mask’s universal fit design allows employers to buy one size to fit most.

Disposable particulate respirator

NIOSH-approved for at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain non-oil based particles, the disposable Particulate Respirator 8511 features the proprietary Cool Flow Valve to help provide comfortable, reliable respiratory protection for workers.

Respiratory protection

Built off the Z-Link platform, the RPB T-Link is a cost-effective replacement/disposable hood option.
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Personal motorized air purification mask

The AireHaven 1000 is a personal motorized air purification mask with a built-in two-speed fan and three-stage filter that provides a continuous flow of fresh, filtered air and removes harmful particulates, carcinogens, dust, smoke and other dangerous pollutants.

NIOSH withdraws proposed rule on respirator leakage standards

Washington — NIOSH has withdrawn a notice of proposed rulemaking that would have established standards for total inward leakage of half-mask air-purifying particulate respirators.

NIOSH to workers: Avoid a hairy situation with your respirator during ‘Movember’

Washington – Are you one of the thousands of men who grow facial hair – and awareness for men’s cancer – in November? If you are, and you wear a respirator at work, NIOSH has guidance for you.

Respiratory system

The Power Air Respiratory System e3000 is specially designed for operator protection during high-grit grinding and polishing operations.
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Effective protection: selecting a respirator

What is the relationship between OSHA permissible exposure limits/maximum use concentrations and assigned protection factors?

Respirator fit tests and facial hair

If I can get a worker with facial hair to pass a quantitative fit test using a PortaCount, can I then allow that worker to wear the full facepiece without him needing to shave?

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