Respiratory Protection

Washington – Some approved self-contained breathing apparatus may not meet national standards for protecting users from chemical warfare agents, according to a Nov. 27 notice from NIOSH.

Cincinnati – The condition of the battery used in a powered air-purifying respirator influences the respirator’s performance, a new NIOSH fact sheet stresses.

Washington – A new publication from NIOSH explains how health care workers can verify that a respirator has received the agency’s approval.

Washington – NIOSH has developed a new robotic manikin headform that will be used for respirator fit research.

What factors will help me determine the correct respirator needed for a specific job?

This line of fully disposable supplied-air respirator hoods (Shown: The Maintenance-Free Tyvek Hood) are designed with the breathing down tube and head suspension completely integrated so the hood is constructed into a one-piece assembly.

This free iPad gas detection app from Nextteq provides access to complete technical information for Gastec pumps and tubes for more than 600 applications, sampling accessories, first response/hazmat testing, water and soil analysis, respirator fit testing and other gas detection kits.