Personal Protective Technology
Outputs: Conferences
NIOSH has conducted the following conferences over the past several years to obtain stakeholder input to program and project planning in the areas of research, standards development, PPE evaluation, and respirator certification activities:
NIOSH Public Meetings
None
NIOSH Manufacturers' Meetings
Respirator Manufacturers Meeting
September 14, 2011,
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL), Technology Evaluation Branch (TEB) is hosting a meeting for all respirator manufacturers. All manufacturers, manufacturer application preparers, and other interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be held at the Wildwood Lodge, 8511 Hudson Blvd., Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
Respirator Manufacturers Meeting
July 26 - 28, 2011, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) and the Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) are co-hosting a meeting for all respirator manufacturers. The meeting will be held from July 26 through July 28, 2011, and will be held at the Health and Safety Laboratory in Buxton Derbyshire, United Kingdom.
All manufacturers and other interested parties are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is required for this meeting.
Information Update for the PPT Program Stakeholder Meeting
March 29, 2011,
The NIOSH Personal Protective Technology Program will be holding its fourth annual Stakeholder Meeting on March 29, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh Airport. Four industry sectors will be emphasized at this meeting: Healthcare, Public Safety, Agriculture, and Mining and will include breakout sessions focused on these sectors. The agenda and additional information will be posted as it becomes available.
NIOSH Workshops and Meetings
PPT Workshops
March 30, 2011,
In conjunction with the NIOSH Personal Protective Technology Sector and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory fourth Stakeholders Meeting, we are pleased to announce the addition of workshops on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 for three of the four sectors. There is no cost to attend these workshops with preference given to those attending the Stakeholders Meeting on March 29. Space is limited for each of the sessions and reservations are first-come first-serve. View the Stakeholders Meeting details and registration information.
For the Healthcare Sector, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) will conduct a full day workshop on March 30, 2011 as part of a new IOM study that will examine current practices regarding respiratory protection curriculum in occupational health nursing programs by assessing the practices used in the NIOSH Education and Research Centers for Occupational Safety and Health. Workshop speakers will be addressing current practices and providing ideas for improving the curricula. Opportunities for public input and discussion will be available. The IOM committee in its subsequent report will make recommendations on improving this training across occupational health nursing programs. The focus of this study is on training regarding the selection, use, care and maintenance of respirators. While there is no cost to attend, seating is limited to approximately 50 attendees, so preregistration is recommended.
Note: The registration for the Healthcare Workshop on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 is now full. To get on the waiting list please email: respirators@nas.edu and provide your contact information.
