Niosh Guide to Industrial Respiratory Protection

By Bollinger, Nancy J., M. S.

Book Id: WPLBN0000072210
Format Type: PDF eBook
File Size: 0.2 MB
Reproduction Date: 2005

Title:	Niosh Guide to Industrial Respiratory Protection
Author:	Bollinger, Nancy J., M. S.
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Language:	English
Subject:	Health., Medical research, Medical reports
Collections:	Medical Library Collection
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Publisher:	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Citation APA MLA Chicago Bollinger, M. S, N. J. (n.d.). Niosh Guide to Industrial Respiratory Protection. Retrieved from http://gutenberg.us/

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Mention of company name or product does not constitute endorsement by the National Institute for Occupational Safety...

Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pane Chapter 1 NIOSH and Respiratory Protection .............. Chapter 2 Types of Respirators .................... Part I Respiratory Inlet Coverings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A . Tight-fitting coverings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Loose-fitting coverings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part I1. Air Purifying Respirators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A . Particulate Filtering Respirators . . . . . . . . . 1 . Filtration Mechanisms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . Types of Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . Particulate Respirator Classifications .... 4 . Filter Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . Vapor and Gas Removing Respirators . . . . . . . . 1 . Removal Mechanisms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . Cartridges vs . Canisters . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Vapor and Gas Respirator Classifications ... C . Powered Air-Purifying Respirators . . . . . . . . . D . Advantages and Disadvantages of Air-Purifying Respirators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . Particulate Respirators . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . Vapor and Gas Removing Cartridges and Canisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . Nonpowered Air-Purifying Respirators . . . . . 4 . Powered Air-Purifying Respirators . . . . . . . Part I11 . Atmosphere Supplying Respirators ........... A . Self-contained Breathing Apparatus . . . . . . . . 1 . Closed Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . Open Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .