ST. PAUL, Minn. - Tight-fitting respirators must seal to the wearer’s face in order to provide expected protection. Respirator fit is important because it involves several major issues: Seal Compatibility Stability The Respirator's Seal A good fit means the respirator will seal to your skin. A respirator can only work when air passes through the filter. Air will take the path of
The simple habit that helps put you in control of your respiratory protection ST. PAUL, Minn. - You’ve put on your respirator and other safety equipment. It’s time to get to work. You know your employer chose appropriate equipment for your job, and you passed your annual respirator fit testing. So you’re good to go, right? Not until you perform one easy
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Did you know that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) has an “N95” Day? One of the past themes has included “The Science behind Respirator Fit Testing in the Workplace: Past, Present, and Future.” You may not also know that is that 3M has been applying fit test science to respirator wearers’ life for years.
