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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Fake N95 Mask? How to Detect Fake N95 Mask
The COVID-19 crisis has left hospitals in a difficult position. More personal protective equipment is desperately needed, and while some protection is better than nothing, healthcare providers who work closely...
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Respirator Ratings: What Do N95 and P100 Respirator Ratings Mean?
If you and your team need to wear respirators on the job, it helps to have a means of comparing the relative protection between different respirators and filters. These ratings...
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Respiratory Basics: P100 vs N95
For a lot of job sites, safety masks and respirators are an essential piece of PPE. The lungs are delicate, important organs that are hard to repair if they get...
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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...
