Jan 21, 2025 · NIOSH is the federal agency responsible for testing and approving respirators used in U.S. workplace settings. The easiest way to tell if a product is a NIOSH approved respirator is to …

Jun 6, 2014 · The purpose of this guide is to explain how to select and use new respirators certified by NIOSH. In June 1995, NIOSH updated and modernized the federal regulation for certifying air …

Feb 3, 2025 · Provides information on identifying and using NIOSH Approved^® filtering facepiece respirators

Feb 3, 2025 · Part number, The mark "NIOSH," and Lot number (location varies; could be on filter, packaging, user instructions). Note that some or most of this mandatory information is missing from …

Feb 18, 2025 · The NIOSH Certified Equipment List (CEL) is a tool to help respirator users, safety managers, industrial hygienists, and others determine if they are using a NIOSH approved respirator. …

Feb 3, 2025 · Elastomeric respirators can be used to protect against gases, vapors, or particles. Elastomeric respirators are reusable and can be cleaned and disinfected. Elastomeric respirators …

A Guide to Air-Purifying Respirators Air-purifying respirators (APRs) work by removing gases, vapors, aerosols (airborne droplets and solid par-ticles), or a combination of contaminants from the air …

Feb 3, 2025 · NIOSH approves respirators that protect against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) hazards. Respirators with CBRN protections are only permitted for use in specific …

Jan 15, 2025 · This webpage provides respiratory protection information and resources for the healthcare sector.

P100, PAPR100-P, PAPR100-N, and HE are certification marks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) registered in the United States. 4 N95 and NIOSH Approved are certification …