Respiratory Protection

Disposable respirators

The 270-RPD713N95 Deluxe N95 disposable respirator is NIOSH approved for at least 95% filtration efficiency against non-oil-based particulates.

Respirator fit tester

The PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester provides a consistent, objective and automated quantitative testing experience across all respirator types and brands. FitCheck mode allows users to quickly identify the right respirator and how to wear one for optimal protection.

Workers and the general public need separate frameworks for respiratory protection: report

Washington — The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is calling for two separate respiratory protection frameworks – one for workers, and one for the public – amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, in a recently published report.

N95 respirators

Milwaukee Tool expands its N95 respirator line to include an Unvalved N95 Respirator in addition to the existing N95 Valved Respirator and N95 Valved Respirator with a Gasket. Designed to stay comfortable all day, the respirators feature two soft adjustable straps and a flexible nose bridge for a better fit.
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N95 respirator

Protex SR9520S is a small NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator designed to protect workers with smaller faces. It features the patent-pending Protex All Day Comfort System that combines a uniquely soft but strong inner layer, an incredibly lightweight but highly efficient and effective inner filtration layer, and high-sealing viscoelastic nose foam for a secure but comfortable seal.

N95 respirator reprocessing can extend supplies during future pandemics: study

Boston — Common types of N95 respirators – widely used by health care professionals providing direct care to patients with COVID-19 – can be safely reprocessed up to 25 times to help augment supplies during future pandemics, results of a recent study by Boston researchers suggest.

Filtration system

The CleanAire Filtration Module is engineered to prevent infection in labs, hospital rooms, waiting rooms, offices and more. Particles as small 0.3 microns, including respiratory droplets, are collected with a 99.99% efficiency.

Reusable N95 respirator

The NIOSH-approved Comfort-Air Nx (industrial) and Comfort-Air NxMD (health care) half-masks are designed without an exhalation valve for workers who change out their disposables often. These reusable masks provide an airtight seal and can be sanitized after heavy use.
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Respiratory protection: NIOSH publishes toolbox talk

Washington — Knowing how to select, use and maintain NIOSH-approved respirators can help promote proper respiratory protection practices and protect construction workers from unsafe airborne contaminants, according to a new toolbox talk published by the agency and CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Health care PAPR

The SALUS HC is a high-performing powered air-purifying respirator designed to protect health care workers from exposure to particulates and biological aerosols. Its compact and ergonomic shoulder-mounted carriage conforms to all body types to provide uninhibited range of movement.

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