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 ...

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 ...

National Fit Testing Services has expanded its in-service training program to help first responders and other affected healthcare workers meet OSHA respiratory protection standards, according to an ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has produced a free, downloadable training video for healthcare employers and workers that explains the proper use of respirators and the procedures ...

The William & Mary Respiratory Protection Program is managed by the Environmental Health and Safety office and complies with 29 CFR 1910.134. The respiratory protection program is implemented whenever ...

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 ...

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 ...

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. As of June 2018, all asphalt plants should have ...

WASHINGTON — A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends two frameworks for providing respiratory protection for the nation — one for workers and one for ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Calhoun Community College announced the launch of the first respiratory training program for students in the Rocket City. The launch of the new program is in response to ...

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 ...