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 · 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. …

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 …

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.

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

The NIOSH Respirator Approval Program is responsible for testing and approving respirators.

Particulate respirator The particulate respirator is the simplest, least expensive, and least protective of the respirator types available. These respirators only protect against particles. They do not protect …