Respiratory Protection

In deregulation push, OSHA publishes one final rule and 25 proposed rules

Washington — OSHA’s administrator no longer has to consult with the agency’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to “promulgate, modify or revoke standards applicable to construction work.”

Guidance

MSHA to miners: Don’t place your proximity detector too close to your respirator

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is reminding miners to keep at least 6 inches of separation between their powered air-purifying respirator and proximity detection system.

Workplace Solutions

Grade-D breathing air-filtration system

With the switch to a new filter, the BB60 Series Breather Box (BB60-CO) increases filtration capacity in excess of 60 cubic feet per minute, providing longer filter life at the same cost of the BB50-CO Breather Box.

News

Some NIOSH health programs cutting back services

Washington — A number of NIOSH programs are no longer accepting applications “due to a reduction in force” at the agency.

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Workplace Solutions

Escape hood

The NIOSH-certified iEvac E500 escape hood is designed to protect against a wide range of toxic industrial gases, vapors and particulates at a P100 level.

Workplace Solutions

Respirator fit testing device

AeroFit is a respirator fit testing device that automatically pairs respirators with appropriate protocols and technology.

News

NIOSH provides guidance on respirator selection for health care workers

Washington — Because of the variety of different respiratory hazards health care workers are exposed to on the job, knowing the difference between types of respiratory protection is key.

News

OSHA withdraws COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements

Washington — OSHA is no longer enforcing its COVID-19 recordkeeping and reporting requirements, the agency announced in a Feb. 5 memo.

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Guidance

Bird flu: New hazard alert from Oregon OSHA

Salem, OR — Avoiding unprotected direct or close physical contact with sick/dead animals and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment are two key ways workers can limit their risk of contracting bird flu.

Workplace Solutions

Respiratory protection in the workplace

Why is building a culture of health and safety important, and what role does respiratory protection play?

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