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New NIOSH Challenge Focuses on Respirator Fit Evaluation

New NIOSH Challenge Focuses on Respirator Fit Evaluation
The challenge invites people to submit ideas on making fit-testing practices better.

By Alex SaurmanJan 13, 2023
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is launching a challenge aimed at fit testing evaluation for respirators.

Fit testing is required by OSHA yearly and whenever employees use a new respirator. However, not every employer may be able to meet these requirements. According to a NIOSH news release, resources to do fit testing may be a concern for “small or disadvantaged workplaces.”

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Heidi

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