PAPR

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).

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.

Increasing respiratory disorders driving global demand for respirators

January 10, 2017

Air-purifying respirators are many types of negative-pressure respirators which include chemical media and mechanical filters. Positive pressure respirators include powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs). Air-Purifying escape respirators (APER) are used by the general public for radiological, biological, chemical and nuclear (CBRN) terrorism incidents.

3M Personal Safety Division highlights diverse portfolio of PPE health and safety solutions at 2016 NSC (booth #1404)

Learn about 3M’s latest innovations for worker health and safety equipment

October 12, 2016

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required on the job to help keep workers safe, healthy, and productive. 3M strives to deliver comfortable well-designed PPE that workers can feel good about wearing.

Key Products for NSC 2016 from 3M Personal Safety Division

August 22, 2016

Below is a quick rundown of the feature products the 3M Personal Safety Division will be showcasing at the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo October 15 – 21 in booth 1404.

Kimberly-Clark Professional releases new safety products

October 1, 2015

The Kimberly-Clark Professional KleenGuard A45 Liquid and Particle Protection Surface Prep and Paint Apparel are ideal for use in surface preparation and paint application areas where isocyanate1 and chromate dust protection is mandated.

optrel e3000 PAPR system now available with e684 welding helmet

Welders can work more comfortably and efficiently in environments that require respiratory protection

June 10, 2015

optrel inc., the global innovator of autodarkening technology for welding helmets, announces the addition of the e684 helmet to its e3000 powered air purifying respiratory (PAPR) system. This new helmet/PAPR combination marries the most advanced autodarkening filter (ADF) lens technology and optics with a highly innovative, ergonomically designed PAPR system.

3M expands personal safety portfolio to include high-altitude welding protection

Respirator upgrade helps provide protection to workers exposed to altitudes of up to 10,000 feet

March 27, 2014

3M has announced the launch of a revolutionary high-altitude upgrade to its popular Adflo Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) system. The 3M Adflo Turbo Assembly with High-Altitude Upgrade provides continuous filtered air to welders working at altitudes of up to 10,000 feet.

Bullard launches T-Series Quick-Attach Respirator Hoods

CC20, RT and GR50 hoods now NIOSH-approved with threaded quick-connect for EVA PAPR

June 13, 2012

Bullard’s EVA Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) is now NIOSH approved (TC-21C-0836 and TC-23C) with Threaded (T-Series) Quick-Attach Connections for the CC20, RT, and GR50 Series Respirator Hoods.