H1N1 Information
NIOSH Science Blog: N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks (10/15/2009)
CDC H1N1 Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Personnel (10/14/2009)
CDC Questions and Answers Regarding Respiratory Protection for Infection Control Measures for H1N1 Influenza among Healthcare Personnel (10/14/2009)
Occupational Health Issues Associated with H1N1 Influenza Virus (Swine Flu) (10/14/2009)
IOM Report - Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers Against H1N1 (9/10/2009)
Respirators
Revocations of Respirator Certificates of Approval by NIOSH
Voluntary Rescissions of Respirator Certificates of Approval as requested by Manufacturer
- FINEtech Company, Ltd. - Voluntary Rescission - Effective December 15, 2011
- Aswan International Corp. - Voluntary Rescission - Effective November 7, 2011
- Qiaohong Optical Industry Co., Ltd. - Voluntary Rescission - Effective October 21, 2011
- Wein Products, Inc., - Voluntary Rescission - Effective August 18, 2011
- Jinfuyu Industrial Co., Ltd., - Voluntary Rescission - August 12, 2011
- Emany Consulting, Inc. - Voluntary Rescission - Effective June 23, 2011
- Jinfuyu Industrial Co., Ltd., - Voluntary Rescission - Effective May 18, 2011
- Champak Enterprise Co. Ltd. - Voluntary Rescission - Effective April 20, 2010
- Megatech Scientific Pte., Ltd. Effective January 11, 2010
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- Guangzhou Weini Technology & Development Co., Ltd. (GWT) Effective
December 16, 2009
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Misleading Representation of NIOSH Approval
Stop Sale as Requested by Manufacturer
Manufacturer Respirator Certification Support
Colors for Respirator Element Labeling
Certified Equipment List
Standard Testing Procedures (STPs)
Respirator User Notices
Respirator Standards
Approved Standards
Standards in Rulemaking Process
Standards Under Development
Healthcare Workers
Barriers to Selection and Use of PPE in Healthcare
Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers Training Video
The Difference Between Respirators and Surgical Masks Video
Donning (Putting on) and Doffing (Taking off) and User Seal Checks Video
IOM Report – Preventing Transmission of Pandemic Influenza and other Viral Respiratory Diseases: Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Personnel, Update 2010 (2011) (January 27, 2011)
IOM Report - Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers in the Workplace Against Novel H1N1 Influenza A 
Respiratory Protection Resources
Guidance and Resources for Smoke in the Operating Room (zip file)
Pesticide Handlers
Personal Protective Equipment Program seeking assistance from pesticide handlers
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Fire Fighters
Fire Service SCBA Cylinder Part Numbers
Functional Safety for Programmable Electronics Used in PPE
PASS Information
Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program
FFFIPP: Dr. Howard addresses IAFF at the 2011 Redmond-Barbera Crossroads Conference
Law Enforcement
Safety and Health in Law Enforcement
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2011-134
Miners
SCSR Capacity Report
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SCSR Capacity Presentation
PDF 200 KB (19 pages)
National Academy of Sciences Interface
Program and Project Evaluations
IOM Report – Preventing Transmission of Pandemic Influenza and other Viral Respiratory Diseases: Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Personnel, Update 2010 (2011) (January 27, 2011)
IOM Report – Certifying Personal Protective Technologies: Improving Worker Safety (2010)
IOM Report - Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers in the Workplace Against Novel H1N1 Influenza A 
Protective Clothing and Ensembles
NIOSH Protective Clothing and Ensembles Topic Page
Meetings, Conferences, and Outreach Activities
2011 NPPTL Sponsored Meetings
2010 NPPTL Sponsored Meetings
2009 NPPTL Sponsored Meetings
Conferences and Outreach Activities
Research Topics
NIOSH Research to build a better face mask using facial measurements
Communicating Results-Driven NIOSH Research
NIOSH is partnering with the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the American Institute of Physics (AIP) to provide content for AIP's "Discoveries and Breakthroughs in Science" video news service. "Discoveries and Breakthroughs in Science" provides short news segments for local television news stations covering innovative scientific projects and programs. In particular, the segments highlight scientific advancements that have beneficial impact for health and society. Two segments showcasing NIOSH projects being conducted at NPPTL are available for viewing at the external links below.
NIOSH "No Fit Test" Respirator Research Workshop 
NIOSH research to develop a cooling suit to reduce fire fighters' risk of heat stress 
NIOSH research to develop a system for monitoring fire fighters' vital signs 
Research Programs
Guidance
Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers Training Video
Respirator Safety
(Training Video section)
The Difference Between Respirators and Surgical Masks
(Possible Solutions section)
Personal Protective Equipment Guidelines for Structural Collapse Events, Rand Volume 4
Protecting Emergency Responders (Rand Reports)
Respirator Selection Logic
All Guidance Documents
Interactive Training
Multivapor™ Version 2.2.3
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2010-124C (supersedes 2007-129C)
The program is intended as a tool to help an industrial hygienist or other qualified person to set cartridge change-out schedules for multiple vapors.
Self-Contained Self-Rescuers (SCSR), Inspection, Maintenance, and Use - Interactive Training Course 
Miscellaneous
Letters to All Respirator Manufacturers
Letters to All Interested Parties
Customer Satisfaction Survey Results
Final
Manufacturer Customer Satisfaction Survey Results
PDF 590 KB (36 pages)
Final Manufacturer Customer Satisfaction Survey
PDF 34 KB (10 pages)
Final users Customer Satisfaction Survey
PDF 35 KB (10 pages)
Other Resources
Links to Other Protective Technology Sites
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

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