Articles Tagged with ''Respiratory Protection''

Honeywell delivers 225 million N95 and surgical masks in December for healthcare and government use

January 15, 2021

N95 respirators and surgical masks delivered to healthcare systems as well as federal and state governments. The company significantly increased production capacity and expanded operations to help address increased demand for PPE.

Honeywell’s new, reusable, dual-layer face cover offers everyday protection and comfort

December 22, 2020

Honeywell announced a new reusable, three-dimensional knitted face cover with replaceable filters for everyday use.

What are you breathing on the job? Watch out for these occupational respiratory health and safety hazards

October 29, 2020

Across the globe it’s estimated that 1 in 10 people will become sick due to respiratory hazards encountered in the workplace annually, according to The American Journal of Respiratory Care and Medicine.

OSHA issues temporary guidance on PAPR enforcement

October 15, 2020

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued temporary guidance on enforcement of initial and annual fit-testing requirements in the Respiratory Protection standard for Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs).

4 steps to an effective respiratory protection program

Breathe easy with a plan

Mark H. Stromme

October 14, 2020

OSHA requires that in any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, a written respiratory protection program must be established and implemented.

Best Practices

Despite benefits in testing and observation, there are many risks to smoke tubes

Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM

October 14, 2020

Beneficial uses of smoke tubes include respirator fit tests and air flow observations and measurements. Users of smoke tubes must be aware, however, of the significant risks if the tool is misused. Proper use of smoke tubes, therefore, is essential.

New VelocityEHS industrial hygiene software simplifies compliance with OSHA’s respirator fit testing regulations

September 16, 2020

COVID-19 sparked an increase in the number of companies and employees required to perform Respirator Fit Tests per OSHA requirements

Lincoln Electric® launches VIKING™ 3350 XG PAPR

New Powered Air Purifying Respirator Offers Performance, Versatility & 4C® Optics

July 16, 2020

Lincoln Electric^® introduces the VIKING™ 3350 XG PAPR helmet, complete with exterior grind control, often preferred by welders.

Capture airborne particles to protect worker health

Jon Ladwig

June 7, 2020

In welding operations, controlling airborne dust and fumes is crucial to prevent respiratory problems in employees and to keep facilities in compliance with air quality requirements.

An alternative solution to the N95 respirator shortage

Safety veteran discusses PPE crisis

Dave Johnson

May 27, 2020

Claudio Dente is a 40-year veteran of the safety industry, and he’s never seen anything like the crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a matter of months it’s wreaked havoc with the PPE market.

On Demand Learn how to harness the power of visual communication to create a resilient safety culture and keep employees connected, informed, invested, and safe as they re-enter the workplace.

Attend this webinar to learn about employer’s rights regarding vaccine mandates and how to prepare and educate your own employees and suppliers on what to expect.

ISHN Magazine

2021 January

Among the articles in the January 2021 issue of ISHN Magazine, we continue a series on whistleblowers, offer support for lone workers and provide an exclusive analysis of OSHA under the Biden Administration with commentary from a variety of experts.

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