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Respiratory Protection: A Guide for the Employee.

PB80189301

Publication Date	1978
Personal Author	Karches, G. J.
Page Count	52
Abstract	The use of respiratory protection systems in hazardous or toxic work place environments is discussed. Respiratory equipment selection is described based on the type and degree of exposure. Medical aspects of respiratory protection are considered, along with proper fitting techniques. Equipment maintenance and repair procedures are included. Four types of respiratory protective devices are described: air purifying, particulate removing filter respirators; air purifying, chemical cartridge and cannister respirators for gases and vapors; hose equipped, atmosphere supplying respirators; and self contained atmosphere supplying respirators.
Keywords	Protective clothing Industrial medicine Environments Industrial atmospheres Exposure Maintenance Protection Contamination Equipment Occupational safety and health Toxic substances
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	95 - Biomedical Technology & Human Factors Engineering 57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198019

Respiratory Protection: A Guide for the Employee.

Respiratory Protection: A Guide for the Employee.
PB80189301

Publication Date	1978
Personal Author	Karches, G. J.
Page Count	52
Abstract	The use of respiratory protection systems in hazardous or toxic work place environments is discussed. Respiratory equipment selection is described based on the type and degree of exposure. Medical aspects of respiratory protection are considered, along with proper fitting techniques. Equipment maintenance and repair procedures are included. Four types of respiratory protective devices are described: air purifying, particulate removing filter respirators; air purifying, chemical cartridge and cannister respirators for gases and vapors; hose equipped, atmosphere supplying respirators; and self contained atmosphere supplying respirators.
Keywords	Protective clothing Industrial medicine Environments Industrial atmospheres Exposure Maintenance Protection Contamination Equipment Occupational safety and health Toxic substances
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	95 - Biomedical Technology & Human Factors Engineering 57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198019