NPPTL Personal Protective Technology Resources
For Respirator Users
User notices, filtering facepiece respirators, trusted-source information, information for workers...
For Respirator Manufacturers
Certification support, test procedures, standards, labeling...
Protective Clothing and Ensembles
Protective clothing resources, guidance documents, best practice...
Protective Technology Program at NIOSH
National Academies’ Review, Research programs, customer satisfaction...
Key Resources and Quick Links
- Respirator Trusted-Source Information
- Approved Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators
- Certified Equipment List (CEL)
- Meetings, Conferences, and Outreach Activities
- NIOSH Numbered Publications
- California Toolkit: Respirator Use in Health Care Workplaces
- NPPTL and the University of Pittsburgh’s Epidemiological Global Health Project, the Supercourse
Respirator News
- NEW! May 17 update on Ocenco M-20 Investigation Users of all makes and models of SCSR units must pay close attention to the SCSR manufacturer’s instructions for proper care and maintenance. Donning, maintenance procedures and training are unique to each respirator manufacturer and model; therefore, following the manufacturer’s instructions is important when using or conducting any tests or assessments of SCSRs.
Announcements
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- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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