NPPTL What's New Archive
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The following is a listing of items posted to the NPPTL Web site in 2011 to 2017.
2017
November 17, 2017
- National Framework for Personal Protective Equipment Conformity Assessment – Infrastructure DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-102
November 15, 2017
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, P95, P99, P100, and R95 (August, September, and October)
October 2, 2017
- Letter to all Interested Parties – Applications for Approval of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Intended to Meet the Requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1986, Standard on Respiratory Protection Equipment for Tactical and Technical Operations, 2017 edition
September 29, 2017
September 15, 2017
July 28, 2017
May 17, 2017
- Letter to All Interested Parties: Incorporation of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1986, Standard on Respiratory Protection Equipment for Tactical and Technical Operations, 2017 edition into NIOSH Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) policy statement on “Acceptance of Applications for the Testing and Evaluation of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Use against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Agents”
- Letter to All Interested Parties: Incorporation of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1986, Standard on Respiratory Protection Equipment for Tactical and Technical Operations, 2017 edition into NIOSH policy statement on “Evaluation and Acceptance of Emergency Breathing Support Systems (EBSS) incorporated into SCBA Approvals”
May 3, 2017
April 13, 2017
March 29, 2017
January 27, 2017
2016
August 30, 2016
- Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers: NIOSH NPPTL Meeting for All Respirator Manufacturers, Wednesday, November 16, 2016
August 17, 2016
- N95 Day Webinar – The Science behind Respirator Fit Testing in the Workplace: Past, Present, and Future, September 6, 2016
June 16, 2016
May 26, 2016
- Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers: Update: Interpretation of “Statement of Standard for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CRBN) Full Facepiece Air-Purifying Respirator (APR), (CBRN APR Statement of Standard)”, published March 7, 2003, and as last revised April 4 2003
May 25, 2016
May 24, 2016
- PPE-INFO Database DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2016-134
May 9, 2016
April 1, 2016
March 22, 2016
- Workplace Solution: Preparedness through Daily Practice: The Myths of Respiratory Protection in Healthcare
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2016-109 (March 2016)
March 16, 2016
- Fact Sheet: Use of Aftermarket Replacement Component Parts for NIOSH-Approved Respirators
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2016-107 (February 2016)
February 10, 2016
February 9, 2016
January 20, 2016
2015
November 17, 2015
September 17, 2015
September 4, 2015
- Science Blog – N95 Day 2015: The tools to build a culture of proper respiratory protection practices
August 12, 2015
August 7, 2015
June 23, 2015
- Science Blog – NIOSH Research Highlights Importance of Rigorous Standards for Gowns Used to Protect Healthcare Workers
July 7, 2015
June 19, 2015
- Science Blog – N95 Respirator Use During Pregnancy – Findings from Recent NIOSH Research
- Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, Changes to Respirator Certification Procedures, June 18, 2015
June 15, 2015
May 21, 2015
- Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, NIOSH Respirator Certificate of Approval, Approval Labels, and User Instructions, May 15, 2015
- Hospital Respiratory Protection Toolkit DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2015-117
April 17, 2015
April 15, 2015
April 7, 2015
March 10, 2015
February 18, 2015
February 13, 2015
- Science Blog – A Perfect Romance: A Valentine’s Day Guide to the Necessary Considerations of CBRN APR Use
February 10, 2015
February 5, 2015
February 3, 2015
January 26, 2015
January 9, 2015
January 6, 2015
2014
December 12, 2014
December 4, 2014
November 13, 2014
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Global Safety First Certificate of Approval for TC-84A-6265
November 7, 2014
September 30, 2014
- Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, Site Audit Program Questions and Answers, September 30, 2014
September 10, 2014
September 8, 2014
August 29, 2014
August 18, 2014
August 7, 2014
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of priMED Medical Products Inc. Certificates of Approval for TC-84A-5535 and TC-84A-6659
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Fido Mask Company Certificates of Approval TC-84A-4046, TC-84A-4227, TC-84A-4228, TC-84A-4229, TC-84A-4230,TC-84A-4279, TC-84A-4280, TC-84A-5155, TC-84A-5156, TC-84A-5164, TC-84A-5274, TC-84A-5398, TC-84A-5522, TC-84A-5523, TC-84A-5524, TC-84A-5526, and TC-84A-5666
- Respirator User Notice – Update – Use Restrictions Lifted from NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals
- N95 Day Webinar – Respirator Preparedness in Healthcare: Where Technology Meets Good Practices
July 25, 2014
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Suzhou Fangtian Industries Co., Ltd. Certificates of Approval for TC-84A-5481, TC-84A-5482, TC-84A-5483, TC-84A-5531, and TC-84A-5532
- NIOSH Update: NIOSH Issues First Closed-Circuit Escape Respirator Approval Under New Certification Requirements
July 11, 2014
- Letter to Respirator Manufacturers – NIOSH NPPTL Meeting for All Respirator Manufacturers, August 27, 2014
July 10, 2014
June 26, 2014
June 17, 2014
June 13, 2014
- Respirator User Notice – Mine Operator Annual Testing of Self-Contained Self-Rescuer (SCSR) Units
May 27, 2014
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Filligent (HK) Ltd. Certificate of Approval TC-84A-6252
April 16, 2014
April 3, 2014
February 27, 2014
- Respirator User Notice – Use of After Market Component Parts
- Respirator Certification – As Vital as the Air We Breathe
February 20, 2014
- Letter to Interested Parties – Evaluation and Acceptance of Emergency Breathing Support Systems (EBSS) Incorporated into SCBA Approvals
February 14, 2014
- SCSR Valentine’s Day Blog – Respirator Care = Safe to Wear!
January 10, 2014
- New Supercourse Lesson – “Debunking the Myths of N95 Respirator Use”
2013
December 23, 2013
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Approval number TC-13F-0239 (CSE SR-100 Self-Contained, Self-Rescuer)
November 27, 2013
- Respirator User Notice – Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Testing for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95
October 24, 2013
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of ACME Filter Mask, Inc.’s Certificates of Approval TC-84-A-4366 and TC-84A-4369
October 18, 2013
- Personal Protective Technology Public Meetings:
Conformity Assessment, Comment Period Extended
Inward Leakage Performance Requirement, Comment Period to be Extended
September 24, 2013
August 12, 2013
July 31, 2013
July 17, 2013
- New Supercourse Lesson – Know it’s NIOSH Respirator Awareness
July 2, 2013
June 26, 2013
June 25, 2013
May 9, 2013
May 3, 2013
- Fact Sheet – Understanding the Breathing Gas Capacities (ratings) of Escape Respirators for Mineworker Use
- New Supercourse Lesson – Overview of NIOSH-Approved Respiratory Protection Devices
April 30, 2013
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Noveko Certificate of Approval TC-84A-5462
April 17, 2013
March 27, 2013
March 21, 2013
March 7, 2013
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Honeywell International Inc. (North Safety Products) Certificates of Approval TC-84A-3722, TC-84A-4240, and TC-84A-4251
February 21, 2013
February 12, 2013
February 8, 2013
January 28, 2013
January 17, 2013
2012
December 6, 2012
November 6, 2012
October 12, 2012
September 24, 2012
September 14, 2012
August 21, 2012
August 8, 2012
July 31, 2012
July 25, 2012
- Voluntary Rescission of PnTD Corporation Certificates of Approval TC-84A-5494 and TC-84A-5630
- Wanted: Volunteers for Respirator Research Study at NIOSH Pittsburgh
July 20, 2012
- TSWG PPE Conference, November 27 – 30, 2012
July 17, 2012
July 19, 2012
July 10, 2012
July 3, 2012
June 26, 2012
July 2, 2012
June 25, 2012
June 14, 2012
June 1, 2012
- MultiVapor™ application available to load and operate on both 32 bit and 64 bit windows operating systems
May 16, 2012
May 15, 2012
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – April Approvals for N95, N99, and P95
- ISRP Biennial Conference, September 24 – 27, 2012, Advanced Notice of Call for Papers
April 30, 2012
April 26, 2012
April 17, 2012
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – March Approvals for N95 and N99
- International Technological Meeting on Personal Protective Equipment, May 2-4, 2012
April 16, 2012
- Transmittal Letter to MSHA from Dr. Howard, Director, NIOSH [PDF 143 KB]
- Loss of Start-Up Oxygen in CSE SR-100 Self-Contained Self-Rescuers
April 10, 2012
February 28, 2012
February 22, 2012
- User Advisory: Incorrect Packaging – GMC and GME-P100 Advantage® Bayonet-Style Respirator Cartridges
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – January Approvals for N95
January 11, 2012
January 9, 2012
January 6, 2012
2011
December 21, 2011
December 6, 2011
November 17, 2011
November 8, 2011
October 24, 2011
October 14, 2011
- Page last reviewed: February 1, 2018
- Page last updated: March 9, 2018
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory