Proper respirator fit is the foundation of effective respiratory protection. Even the highest-quality respirator cannot protect a worker from hazardous contaminants if it does not seal correctly to ...

OSHA’s respiratory protection requirements are extensive, and they can be overwhelming for even the most seasoned safety professionals. The employer shall designate a program administrator who is ...

This program outlines the requirements and procedures for the proper selection, use, and maintenance of respiratory protection to safeguard employees from airborne contaminants in the workplace. Your ...

Suggested Citation: "3 Respiratory Protection in the Workplace." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2022. Frameworks for Protecting Workers and the Public from Inhalation ...

Due to recent events, such as COVID-19 as well as more frequent wildfires, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends two frameworks for providing respiratory protection ...