I cannot stress enough how important it is for all first responders to always wear respiratory protection on the fireground—even after the fire is out. The initial report comes in, an alarm goes off.

Quantitative fit testing is the preferred testing method. The ambient aerosol condensation nuclei counting (CNC) method, using a Portacount® Plus instrument, has been selected as the quantitative fit ...

Or any other condition that may interfere with face piece seal. 9.0.1. The test subject shall be shown how to put on a respirator, proper positioning on the face, and how to set strap tension.

On September 25, 2019, OSHA issued a final rule approving two additional quantitative fit testing protocols for inclusion in appendix A of the Respiratory Protection Standard. These protocols are: The ...

Researchers have developed a way to use a simple home aroma diffuser to test whether N95 and other types of sealing masks, such as KN95 and FFP2 masks, are properly fitted, a result which could be ...

In the world of workplace health and safety, noise remains one of the most pervasive—and preventable—hazards. Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition among U.S. adults, and an ...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today issued a final rule that provides employers with two new fit testing protocols for ensuring that employees’ ...