Breathe easy with the right respirator
Article Abstract:
Current legislative activities on standards for respiratory protection have raised disagreements among the three agencies responsible for respirator safety. One point of contention is whether respirator safety standards should conform strictly to scientific and technical criteria or allow room for application to practical workplace situations. Another is OSHA's current definition of oxygen deficiency as 19.5%, which is considered by some safety professionals as arbitrary.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1995
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OSHA's respiratory protection standard: changes in the air
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The approval of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) respiratory protection standard could save 900 lives and prevent more than 4,000 injuries and illnesses per year. The rule covers testing and certification of respirator manufacturers, creates new categories of products and phases out substance-specific products. Employers hail the standard saying that it could boost their employee wellness programs.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1998
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Respirators: the next generation
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The revised regulations of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has promoted the development of better performing respirators. The regulations integrated changes in the testing and certification of non-powered, air-purifying particulate-filter respirators. In addition, the rules featured new classifications for filters that is based on the filter's ability to resist oil.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1999
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