NIOSH Offers Free Fact Sheets on Respiratory Protection
The National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) of NIOSH is offering three three new fact sheets that answer some of the most frequently asked questions about respiratory protection. The topics include: Fit Testing; User Seal Check and Respirator Reuse and Extended Use. To download these fact sheets, CLICK HERE.
Source: NIOSH
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