Show Notes
In this episode we discuss respiratory protection for emergency responders, including an overview of legal requirements and testing and approval processes. For questions, comments, or suggestions email [email protected] Links and Information: InterAgency Board https://interagencyboard.org/ 29 CFR 1910.134. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.134 OSHA Respiratory Protection Overview https://www.osha.gov/respiratory-protection Assigned Protection Factors https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/interlinking/standards/1910.134(d)(3)(i)(A) Testing, labeling, and performance requirements of respirators https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1995-06-08/html/95-13287.htm National Personal Protection Lab https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/divisions-offices/personal-protective-tech-lab.html Respirator Approval Program https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/rap/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respmanuf.html NPPTL Search https://wwwn.cdc.gov/niosh-cel/ Respirator Selection and Use https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ppe/respirators/selection.html Respirator Types and Uses https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ppe/respirators/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respusers.html Respirator Approval Program https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/rap/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respusers.html NIOSH PPE Info https://wwwn.cdc.gov/PPEInfo/ CBRN Respiratory Protection Program (2025) https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2025-111/ CBRN Respiratory Protection Handbook (2025) https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2025-111/pdfs/2025-111revised092025.pdf Guide to Industrial Respiratory Protection https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/87-116/default.html#:~:text=DHHS%20(NIOSH)%20Publication%20Number%2087,single%20source%20of%20respirator%20information
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