Recognizing Respiratory Hazards
Many workers are unaware of the potential hazards
present in their work environment, which makes them more vulnerable to
injury. The following references aid in recognizing and evaluating respiratory
hazards in the workplace.
- Respirators.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Safety
and Health Topic, National Personal Protective Technology Library
(NPPTL). Provides a list of links to topics pertaining to respirators.
- What
You Should Know in Deciding Whether to Buy Escape Hoods, Gas Masks,
or Other Respirators for Preparedness at Home and Work. National
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), National Personal
Protective Technology Library (NPPTL), (2003, April 14). Provides
information about respirators, how they work, and what is needed for
a respirator to provide protection.
- Respiratory Protection. OSHA Publication
3079, (2002), 279 KB PDF,
42 pages. Provides an overview of respiratory protection topics related
to OSHA standards.
- Findings
of Survey Co-Developed by NIOSH Will Help Respirator Research, Recommendations.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), (2002,
March 22). Highlights survey findings to aid in developing new recommendations
for the use of respirators in workplaces and designing new research
projects to improve the effectiveness of respirators.
- NIOSH
Method Offers Faster Way To Identify Risk For Job-Related Histoplasmosis.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), (2002,
December 6). Discusses a method developed by NIOSH for a faster, more
cost effective way to determine if workers are at risk of exposure
to fungal spores on the job that can cause histoplasmosis.
- Chemical
and Biological Respiratory Protection Workshop Report. US Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 2000-122, (2000, February).
A technical workshop where over 140 subject matter experts discussed
chemical and biological terrorism issues.
- TB
Respiratory Protection Program in Health Care Facilities. US Department
of Health and Human Services (DHSS), National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 99-143, (1999, September).
Designed to serve as a practical guide for those individuals responsible
for initiating and running a tuberculosis respiratory protection program
in health care facilities.
- MSA
Portal-Pack® Units Pose Significant User Risk, Should Be Replaced
Immediately with Certified Substitutes. National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), (1997, November 14). Informs
users that chemical fragments and fine particles may be present in
the breathing tube of the Portal-Pack® self-contained self-rescuer
(SCSR), manufactured by Mine Safety Appliances Co. (MSA).
- Histoplasmosis:
Protecting Workers at Risk. US Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) Publication No. 2005-109, (2004, December). Designed to help
readers understand what histoplasmosis is, recognize activities with
risks for exposure to H. capsulatum, and learn ways to protect themselves
and others from exposure.
-
Controlling Exposures to Nitrous Oxide During Anesthetic Administration.
US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Naitional Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 94-100,
(1994). Requests that safety and health officials, editors of appropriate
journals, manufacturers of anesthetic equipment, union representatives,
employers, and managers bring the recommendations in this alert to
the attention of all workers who are at risk.
- Appendix H: Medical Aspects of Wearing Respirators.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), (1991,
September) 1.6 MB PDF,
28 pages. Includes information about occupational exposure to ethylene
glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, and their
acetates.
- NIOSH Guide to Industrial Respiratory Protection.
US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No.
87-116, (1987, September), 11 KB
PDF, 305 pages. This resource covers types of respirators, guidance
for selection and use, and user notices.
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