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General Respirator Information, FAQs, Best Practices

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About NPPTL

Description of the mission, role, and responsibilities of the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory.

Respirator Conformity Assessment Notices

Official letters announcing new approval requirements, NIOSH policies, notices for users, and public meetings.

Respirator Approval Program

Information for manufacturers on applying for NIOSH approval, test procedures, standards, and other technical support.

List of NIOSH-approved Filtering Facepiece Respirators

A list of NIOSH-approved particulate filtering facepiece respirators and their donning instructions.

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Equitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Protections Workshop – Meeting at a Glance

November 8-9, 2022 – The NIOSH Personal Protective Technology Program will host a two-day virtual workshop to highlight ongoing activities and discuss prominent issues regarding the equitable PPE protections of all United States workers. The workshop will address issues pertinent to underserved PPE user groups related to the equitable PPE use, availability, accessibility, acceptability, or knowledge. Registration is required. View more…

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