| Document ID (ISN) | 107150 |
| CIS number |
07-1135 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0029-7909 - Occupational Hazards |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Torres K. |
| Title |
Breathing right |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 2006, p.30-33. Illus. |
| Abstract |
Providing effective and appropriate respiratory protection for workers in a contaminated environment can save lives. Contents of this article on selection of respirators: choosing the right respirator; importance of training; qualitative and quantitative fit testing; life expectancy of cartridges; caring for respirators; health surveillance; rules to be followed for implementing a successful respiratory protection programme. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
respirators; selection of equipment |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
preventive maintenance; sorbent filters; information of personnel; leakage testing; medical supervision |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Respiratory protection
|
