NIOSH's N95 Day is Sept. 5
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announces that Sept. 5, 2013Â is the agency's second annual N95 Day. As part of the observation of the day, NIOSH will host a webinar focusing on debunking myths regarding N95 respirator use.
For more information, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/resources/pressrel/letters/lttr-09052013.html
Also visit the N95 Day information page on the NPPTL website: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/N95Day.html
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