title: A must for NIOSH: certify fit performance of the half mask particulate respirator.
abstract: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has proposed to amend the certification rules for half mask air-purifying particulate respirators. The amendment would require the certified respirator to fit a minimum percentage of the intended users. The fail/pass rate for a respirator fitting a worker population has not been part of the certification process for particulate respirators since 1995. The amendment would also add a new requirement for the manufacturer to inform whom the respirator is intended to fit.
authors.affiliation: Division of Occupational Safety and Health, State of Washington, Tacoma, Washington 98402, USA. lofg235@lni.wa.gov
authors.forename: Don J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Lofgren
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification; D009314:National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S.; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000592:standards*; D012134:Respiratory Protective Devices / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States