Articles Tagged with ''Respiratory Protection''

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Today is N95 Day 2018!

September 5, 2018
“This year we’re getting particular about protection against particulates,” declares the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on its N95 Day 2018 web page, which it is using to promote the proper use of the widely used NIOSH-certified respirators.
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Your Guide to Respiratory Protection
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Your Guide to Respiratory Protection

September 1, 2018

Respiratory protection is arguably the most vital, potentially life-saving personal protective equipment (PPE), along with fall protection gear. And protecting your employees against respiratory hazards is challenging.


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California fires send towers of smoke into the atmosphere

August 13, 2018
At least 17 large fires are burning across California, and dozens more throughout other Western states, destroying hundreds of thousands of acres, sending toxic pollutants into the air and contaminating water supplies. The air quality in certain areas — particularly near California's massive Mendocino Complex Fire in the northern part of the state — is among the worst officials have ever seen.
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Why do some nanoparticles get trapped in our lungs?

August 13, 2018
Animal data has hinted that nanoparticles can hop the barriers from in the lungs to ride in the bloodstream. But researchers didn't know if that applied to humans. For a new study, researchers recruited 14 healthy male volunteers to breathe in gold nanoparticles of varying sizes for two hours in a chamber where they also did moderate exercise on a stationary bike.
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AIHce 2018

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Benita Mehta
May 21, 2018
As usual, AIHce offers many opportunities to learn about new products via “learning pavilions” on the expo floor. The pavilions have various presenters throughout the day, continuing each day of the conference, who showcase their latest products and technology while answering questions. Software and intelligent technology were on display Monday.
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NIOSH releases new nanotechnology safety tools

March 14, 2018
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) – the government agency that conducts research and makes recommendations for preventing work-related injuries and illnesses – has rolled out some tools to enhance the safety of those working in nanotechnology. This relatively new science has exploded in popularity in recent years, as scientists and engineers find more and more uses for engineered nanomaterials, which may be stronger and more lightweight and offer increased control of light spectrum and greater chemical reactivity than their larger-scale counterparts of the same composition.
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CleanSpace launches new low-profile HEPA filter for CleanSpace2

Size reduced by 30 percent to offer more mobility with same high performance respirator protection
March 7, 2018
CleanSpace Technology, a global manufacturer of powered air purifying respiratory protection, today announced the NIOSH approval (#TC-21C-1065) and immediate availability of a new low-profile HEPA filter for its revolutionary CleanSpace2 respirators.
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A NIOSH Science Blog post

The engineers behind NIOSH’s respirator approval process

Jaclyn Krah Cichowicz MA
February 23, 2018
This week is National Engineers Week which is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) employs over 200 engineers and engineering technicians who identify, evaluate, develop, and implement engineering control technology to prevent occupational disease and injury.
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PIP offers new expanded lineup of Safety Works® brand respirators

February 23, 2018

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP) is proud to announce the launch of our new Safety Works® series of Respiratory Products. Working with a longstanding global partner, this comprehensive line expands PIP’s offering to include 40 respiratory products including P100 and N100 fltering face pieces, as well as, half and full mask air-purifying respirators with multiple flters and cartridges.


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