Mar 4, 2025 · Additionally, a respirator's effectiveness depends heavily on proper fit and use. For information on how to properly select and use respirators see Selection and Use of NIOSH Approved …

Mar 25, 2025 · Graphic of an elastomeric quarter-mask respirator. How Well It Protects You: NIOSH Approved elastomeric half-mask respirators (EHMRs) and elastomeric quarter-mask respirators …

Feb 3, 2025 · Fit Testing Key points Fit tests confirm that a respirator forms a tight seal to your face before you use it in the workplace. A qualitative fit test relies on your senses to determine if there is a …

Jan 21, 2025 · The easiest way to tell if a product is a NIOSH approved respirator is to search for it on the NIOSH Certified Equipment List (CEL). All NIOSH Approved respirators have a testing and …

Feb 3, 2025 · Provides information to help select the correct respirator and understand how to use it properly.

Mar 12, 2025 · Wear your N95 respirator properly so it is effective N95 respirators must form a seal to the face to work properly. This is especially important for people at increased risk for severe disease. …

Mar 25, 2025 · Overview Wearing a respirator or mask is one way to reduce exposures to respiratory hazards. Respirators fit closely to your face and protect you by filtering particles out of the air you …

Feb 3, 2025 · Powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) can be used to protect against gases, vapors, or particles. PAPRs can be tight-fitting or loose-fitting. Only tight-fitting PAPRs require fit testing.

Feb 22, 2022 · NIOSH resources to download, print, and use to promote proper respiratory protection practices.

Selecting the Appropriate Respirator and Level of Protection When selecting a respirator, employers and RPP managers should consider the hazards present and understand the different protections each …