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 ...

Millions of workers are required to wear respirators in various workplaces throughout the United States. Respirators protect workers against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, ...

Almost every year, respiratory protection is one of the ten most frequently cited safety and health violations reported by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Respiratory ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

Seyfarth Synopsis: Federal OSHA has proposed new rulemakings seek to minimize respiratory protection requirements for employers which may require employers to update practices in 2026. In June 2026, ...

As an employer, what are my responsibilities to protect my workers from respiratory hazards? What responsibilities do my employees have? Think of your responsibility as an employer in two parts. The ...

The EHS Respiratory Protection Program is to protect students, staff, and faculty whose job requires the use of respirators to provide protection from hazardous inhalation exposure. There are several ...

Various activities in academic and staff areas create conditions for potential exposures to airborne contaminants that could result in acute or chronic occupational disease. Where feasible, Purdue ...

The purpose of Western Michigan University’s Respiratory Protection Safety Program is to enhance the protection of employee health by ensuring proper training, selecting and fitting of respirators, in ...