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.