Respiratory protection

4 steps to an effective respiratory protection program

Breathe easy with a plan

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.

What is a Respiratory Protection Program and when do you need one?

Clean, comfortable, compliant

Karena Dyer

May 5, 2020

Employee exposure to airborne contaminates in the working environment and an insufficient respiratory program, or the lack of one, may result in OSHA violations and fines. It is essential as an employer to understand the importance of respiratory protection and when a Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) is needed.

Engineering controls reduce respiratory hazards

Clearing the air

Doan Pendleton

January 1, 2020

Although we talk about a company’s bottom line as the reason to implement engineering controls to reduce or eliminate respiratory hazards in the workplace, that doesn’t mean most organizations put profit above worker safety.

2020 Top Standards: OSHA most frequently violated standards

Respiratory Protection (1910.134)

January 1, 2020

OSHA’s respiratory protection standard was the fifth most-frequently cited agency standard in FY 2019. OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard applies to general industry, construction, shipyards, marine terminals, and longshoring...