Millions of workers are required to wear respirators in various workplaces throughout the United States. Respirators protect workers against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, ...

National Fit Testing Services has expanded its in-service training program to help first responders and other affected healthcare workers meet OSHA respiratory protection standards, according to an ...

The purpose of Western Michigan University’s Respiratory Protection Safety Program is to enhance the protection of employee health by ensuring proper training, selecting and fitting of respirators, in ...

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. As of June 2018, all asphalt plants should have ...

In the last two years we have seen Emergency Temporary Standards come and go. We have been challenged with new terminology such as Source Capture, Source Control, Barrier Face Coverings, and ...

Since the start of the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued citations to nearly 300 nursing homes across the country, including four ...

AKRON—The ACS Rubber Division is continuing to expand its online learning and featured course opportunities, releasing a schedule for May. Featured courses include: Respiratory Protection, 9 a.m.-1 ...

Natchaug Hospital in Mansfield faces federal fines of nearly $13,500 over allegations it did not give workers appropriate face masks and failed to log several COVID-19 cases. Following inspections ...

This program outlines the requirements and procedures for the proper selection, use, and maintenance of respiratory protection to safeguard employees from airborne contaminants in the workplace. Your ...

In order to ensure that employees are protected from airborne contaminants and hazards, RIT has developed a Respiratory Protection Program. A breathing or respiratory hazard exists when toxic ...