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The following is a list of NIOSH resources to download or print and use to promote proper respiratory protection practices.
Fact sheets
Respirator selection/use info. to reduce healthcare personnel exposure to harmful contaminants.
Information for chimney sweeps about selecting and using respirators to reduce harmful exposures.
This fact sheet will help construction companies understand the basics of respirator selection.
Information for construction workers on how to select and use NIOSH approved® respirators.
Describes filtration efficiency testing and proper fit testing for a filtering facepiece respirator.
How to tell if an N95® is a NIOSH Approved® respirator and factors that can void approval.
Information for using atmosphere-supplying respirators (SARs, SCBAs, SARs/SCBAs).
Learn how air-purifying respirators work and how to identify the right one in different situations.
Frequently asked questions about respiratory protection and fit testing.
Frequently asked questions about respiratory protection and user seal check.
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Infographics
Shows a timeline of significant milestones in over 100 years of respiratory protection.
Types
Describes the types of atmosphere-supplying respirators.
Provides descriptions of different types of respiratory protection.
Selection
Labeling to look for on N95 FFRs to ensure that they are approved by NIOSH.
Describes filter classes of NIOSH Approved® particulate filtering respirators.
Explains the difference between a surgical mask and an N95 respirator.
Explains differences between a surgical mask, N95 FFR, and elastomeric half facepiece respirator.
Learn about the various types of elastomeric respirators and their components.
Use
Shows how to put on and take off an FFR correctly.
Learn key facts for using N95 FFRs.
Describes the key factors required for a respirator to be effective.
Infographic on the types of facial hair that may be safely worn with an FFR.
Components of a Respiratory Protection Program
Six questions to test your knowledge after completing your annual respirator training.
Explains the importance of performing an annual fit test for your respirator(s).
Provides information on who needs to get fitted and how to get fit tested for respirators.
Healthcare
Describes what to consider when selecting a respirator for use in a healthcare setting.
Discusses what respirator to wear in healthcare settings, when to wear it, and how to wear it.
Informs healthcare workers how to choose the correct respiratory protection and use it properly.
Translated resources
- Respiratory Protection Toolbox Talk - Spanish
- What are Air-Purifying Respirators? - Spanish
- NIOSH Respirator Filter Classes - Spanish Arabic Chinese Tagalog Vietnamese
- Understanding the Difference (surgical masks, N95 FFRs, and elastomerics) - Spanish Arabic Chinese Tagalog Vietnamese
- Understanding Your Elastomeric Respirator - Spanish Arabic Chinese Tagalog Vietnamese
- Three Key Factors Required for a Respirator to be Effective - Spanish Arabic Chinese Tagalog
- Facial Hairstyles and Filtering Facepiece Respirators - Spanish French
- You've just completed your Annual RESPIRATOR TRAINING... - Spanish
- Why are annual FIT TESTS required? - Spanish
- Respirator Fit Test Requirements - Spanish
- Consideration for Respirator Selection in Healthcare - Spanish
- Respirator Use and Infection Control in Healthcare - Spanish
Content Source:
; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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