Learn about the benefits of this new standard and fit testing workers, including helping to identify employees who are at risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
Learn more about the first ANSI/ASA standard that sets the criteria hearing protection fit-test systems should meet to improve accuracy and reporting of fit test results.
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Publisher's Note (January 30, 2020): For quick reference, please see this technical bulletin entitled, "Respirators and Surgical Masks: A Comparison" ST. PAUL, Minn. – While disposable respirators look similar to masks used during surgery and other medical procedures, the two are designed for very different purposes. First off, the two types of protection differ in how they function. Surgical masks are primarily
Curious about why respirators expire? Here’s what you can do to make sure your respirator inventory stays up to date and ready to go. ST. PAUL, Minn. – If you’re responsible for managing inventories of personal protection equipment, you should be aware that most disposable respirators – used to protect wearers against particulate airborne hazards – have a limited shelf life, after
ST. PAUL, Minn. - At 3M, we can help you partner with organizations that can help you dispose of your aging or expiring disposable respirator stockpiles in an environmentally friendly manner. Rather than disposing of hundreds, thousands, or more of the respirators in a landfill, here are some greener options to consider: Option 1: Recycling Today, it’s common to recycle all
