Purifying Respirator
Found 4 free book(s)Hospital Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit
www.osha.govAir-purifying respirator (APR)—A respirator with an air-purifying filter, cartridge, or canister that removes specific air contaminants by passing ambient air through an air-purifying element. See page 15 for a detailed explanation. Assigned protection factor (APF) —The workplace level of respiratory protection that a respirator
Fit-testing requirements for tight fitting respirators
www.worksafe.qld.gov.aufitting surfaces and the valve of the respirator. For workers who want to keep facial hair that may interfere with the operation or proper fit of tight-fitting respirators, a powered air purifying respirator with a loose hood will provide the protection needed. What to expect from an inspector Inspectors will take enforcement action where a
Filtering Facepiece Respirator (FFR)
www.cdc.govPowered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Reusable components and replaceable filters or cartridges Can be used to protect against gases, vapors, or particles, if equipped with the appropriate cartridge, canister, or filter Battery-powered with blower that pulls air through attached filters or cartridges Provides eye protection
Respiratory Protection I in secion 5144
www.dir.ca.govPowered air-purifying respirators: required to be provided to employees unable to wear a negaive pressure respirator for medical reasons. See subsecion (e)(6)(B). Annual it tesing of ight-iing air-purifying and supplied-air respirators: acceptable methods of it tesing are detailed in Appendix A. See subsecion (f).