NIOSH Debuts New Resources for N95 Day
Today is N95 Day, dedicated to providing the N95 respirator community with educational materials promoting the proper use and selection of this piece of personal protective equipment. N95 day is all about making information accessible.
A few of the resources available include:
The NIOSH Science Blog:Â A Guide to N95 Resources
This one-stop shop lists some top N95 web-based information including videos, powerpoint lessons, and tools for respirator program administrators.
NIOSH is also debuting a new NIOSH publication:Â Respirator Awareness:Â Your Health May Depend On It.
NIOSH also hosting a webinar, Debunking the Myths of Respirator Use. Due to an overwhelming response this event is now closed, but the video and powerpoint presentations will be made available on the NPPTL website next week.
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