Document ID (ISN) | 68955 |
CIS number |
97-912 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal |
Year |
1997 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Brosseau L.M., Traubel K. |
Title |
An evaluation of respirator maintenance requirements |
Bibliographic information |
Feb. 1997, Vol.58, No.2, p.116-120. 11 ref. |
Abstract |
A telephone survey of 28 companies using negative-pressure air-purifying respirators revealed that while the majority of companies were meeting requirements for respiratory protection and respirator maintenance, some improvements were necessary: inspection of all respirator parts should be carried out before and after each use; replacement parts should be made readily available on site; regular cleaning should be performed; and more hands-on practice with respirators and their maintenance should be incorporated into training sessions. |
Descriptors (primary) |
supervision of use of protective equipment; respirators; preventive maintenance |
Descriptors (secondary) |
USA; questionnaire survey; information of personnel; safety checks; comment on standard |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Personal protection
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Respiratory protection Safety supervision
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