National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) published a video designed to help businesses tell if the respirators they use are approved by the regulator. The video, embedded below, explains how to determine if an N95 filtering facepiece respirator is NIOSH approved, including required labeling and where to look to confirm an approval number. […]
NIOSH and OSHA Partner on Revised Handbook for Small Businesses
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) collaborated with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to revise a handbook on workplace safety and health information for small business employers. The Small Business Safety and Health Handbook highlights the benefits of implementing an effective safety and health program, provides […]
NIOSH Releases Frequently Asked Question Flyers for Respirator Fit Testing, Seal Test
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have produced two flyers that detail frequently asked questions (FAQs) on required respirator fit tests and user seal checks. Both the Fit Testing FAQ and the User Seal Check FAQ are available for download as Adobe Acrobat […]
NIOSH Cautions on Use of Aftermarket Replacement Parts for Approved Respirators
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) worker safety can be compromised by using replacement component parts or accessories that are not NIOSH-approved for the specific respirator. Although NIOSH-approved respirators are comprised of various component parts, they are approved as a complete unit. The use of components which are not part […]