The CDC reports that PPE is used on a regular basis by approximately 20 million workers in the U.S.¹. Particular focus should be placed on proper respiratory protection for onsite work processes—which remains number four on the list of OSHA’s 2015 Top Ten Most Frequently Cited Violations² for the fifth consecutive year.

Understanding your potential worksite respiratory risks is fundamental if you want to foster a thriving and safe work environment. If you are in high-risk industry such as oil and gas extraction and transportation, it’s critical to move beyond a “one-size-fits-all” mentality regarding PPE in general, and specifically respirators. You should proactively identify potential hazards and choose the best respirator far in advance of an incident.