ARE YOUR WORKERS USING RESPIRATORS CORRECTLY?

Improper use of respirators is a commonly cited item by HIOSH inspectors.  Please take a moment to become informed and ensure that workers are not injured or made ill by improper use and care, inadequate selection, and failing to perform the required personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment.  

OSHA has just issued a bulletin called General Respiratory Protection Guidance for Employers and Workers.  The bulletin provides basic information to workers and employers who may be using respiratory protection for the first time. The guidance provides information on what respirators are, how they work, and what is needed for a respirator to provide protection.  More information on respiratory protection is available on OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Safety and Health Topics Page.

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