In India, three cases of HMPV have been reported, two from Bengaluru and one from Gujarat. In Bengaluru, two infants were ...

A new proposal would exempt workers using filtering facepiece and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators from mandatory medical evaluations, citing minimal physiological risk.

On July 1, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) related to twenty-six current standards. While some of the NPRMs will impact very ...

General Use Procedures. To assure proper protection, employees will check the face-piece fit every time the respirator is put on. This will be accomplished by performing a positive or negative ...

Respiratory protection is important in many occupations involving exposure to gases, vapors, or particles, including biologic agents. This article reviews the types of respiratory protection and th ...

In OSHA's list of 2016 Top Violations, respiratory protection ranked No. 4 with a total of 3,573 violations cited. The top 5 sections cited were: 1910.134(e)(1) Medical evaluation for respiratory ...

After a safety manager has done his/her due diligence in working through the hierarchy of controls, and it’s determined that respiratory protection is going to be part of their exposure control plan, ...

The respiratory protection standard includes a requirement for a medical clearance for required use of tight-fitting respirators and for some specific respirators even with voluntary use. By Gregory ...

What to look for in a quality respirator Full-face. Full-face respirators cover your nose, mouth and eyes. They provide better overall sealing, and the eye protection built into full-face ...

The respiratory protection you're offering needs to have some assurance it is capable of meeting this wide spectrum of hazards. That's why we need to define new [certification] requirements." The ...

Faculty, staff and students considering the need for respiratory protection must first consult with EH&S. Prior to the assignment of respiratory protection for an individual, EH&S will consider ...