Silica Dust Rules and Regulations
Working in manufacturing or construction industries means being exposed to a number of respiratory hazards, including silica dust. Respirable crystalline silica is commonly found in these job sites as a...
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Silica Dust Mask: What Type of Respirator Should I Use for Silica?
We make specific recommendations below, but first a little background. Working in the manufacturing or construction industries often means being exposed to what’s known as silica dust, or respirable crystalline...
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Respirator for Smoke: What Is the Best Mask for Wildfire Smoke?
As the AB1124 California Bill goes into effect, we’re taking a moment to talk about what employers should look for in a respirator or face mask. The bill requires employers...
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Masks that Block Smell: What is the Best Respirator For Terrible Smells?
A city worker recently wrote to find out which respirator would filter out the strong smells at the landfills best. He writes, "I work for sanitation in NYC. Sometimes I...
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Welding Respirator: How Can You Protect Yourself From Welding Fumes?
Welders understand that the fumes and gases produced from their work can lead to serious illness. The danger and amount of exposure to the welders depend on the type of work...
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Best Automotive Paint Respirator: Which Spray Paint Mask Filters are Best For Automotive Work and Spray Painting?
Folks often ask us which respirator to use for spray painting and automotive body work. There are some good options out there but the type of filter and respirator mask...
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Lead Fume Respirator: Respirator Protection from Lead and Paint Fumes
The variety of jobs and tasks our customers set out to do continually amazes me. Here is a query from a recent customer about his task: In an upcoming job...
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A Respirator Mask for Fiberglass and Epoxy Work
We recently had a customer who worked with a wide variety of materials and needed a mask and filters to cover everything. Let’s take a look: I am working around...
