NPPTL What's New Archive

December 13, 2018

• CA 2018-1005R1.0 – NIOSH Respirator Approval Program’s updated position regarding facial hair and the selection and use of respiratory protective devices. Revised – Supersedes the August 2018 version and the October 2, 2006 Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers

December 11, 2018

• The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine prepublication copy of Reusable Elastomeric Respirators in Health Care: Considerations for Routine and Surge Useexternal icon report available for download. This report is the result of a study requested by the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory and the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

November 16, 2018

• CA 2018-1010 – Interim guidance regarding applications for NIOSH Approval of Filtering Facepiece Respirators in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Final Order published May 17, 2018, and FDA/NIOSH MOU 225-18-006, dated November 2017 (included as a reference in this notice)

October 31, 2018

• MultiVapor™ Version 2.2.5 Application

October 25, 2018

• PPE CASE – TN-22491 — Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Servicespdf icon

October 17, 2018

• PPE CASE – Point-of-Use Assessment of Emergency Escape Breathing Devices for the U.S. Navy

October 5, 2018

• CA 2018-1009 – Revised Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Test Fees for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals, effective October 10, 2018, this notice supersedes NIOSH Letter to All Manufacturers dated August 22, 2014
• CA 2018-1008 – Resolution to Issue Affecting Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Testing for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals, supersedes NIOSH CA 2018-1001
• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, N99, P95, R95, and P100 (October)

September 5, 2018

• A Guide to Air-Purifying Respirators DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-176

August 31, 2018

• CA 2018-1006 – Self-contained breathing apparatus user information regarding compressed breathing gas containers (cylinders), NIOSH approval holder user instructions, and Department of Transportation (DOT) permit and marking
• CA 2018-1005 – NIOSH Respirator Approval Program’s updated position regarding facial hair and the selection and use of respiratory protective devices, Supersedes October 2, 2006 Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers

August 2, 2018

• PPE CASE-Testing of Stockpiled ANSI/AAMI PB70 Level 3 Surgical Gowns
• Webinar for respirator manufacturers to discuss implementing the NIOSH Bivariate Panel and updating the standard test procedure for isoamyl acetate facepiece fit evaluations on Thursday, August 30, 2018, 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM EST via Adobe Connect only.  Registration is requiredexternal icon.

July 26, 2018

• Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Respiratory Protection Handbook DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-166
• Evaluation of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Involved in a Near Miss in the Fire Service: Loudoun County, Virginia Fire Departmentpdf icon

July 12, 2018

• Conformity Assessment Meeting with Respirator Manufacturers, Tuesday, August 7, 2018
• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, N99, P95, and R95 (July)

April 17, 2018

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, N99, and P95 (April)

April 6, 2018

• Filtering out Confusion: Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection, Respirator Reuse and Extended Use DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-128
• Filtering out Confusion: Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection, Fit Testing DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-129
• Filtering out Confusion: Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection, User Seal Check DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-130

March 9, 2018

• Save the Date – NIOSH Manufacturers Meeting – NIOSH will host a meeting for manufacturers and interested parties on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Pittsburgh facility. Remote attendance via Adobe Connect will be available. Registration information and the agenda will be posted on the website as the meeting draws closer.

February 2, 2018

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, N100, P95, N99, P100, and R95 (January)

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

• NIOSH NPPTL Meeting for All Respirator Manufacturers, Thursday, December 7, 2017

September 15, 2017

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, N99, and R95

July 28, 2017

• NIOSH Evaluation of Surgical Gowns: Testing of Stockpiled ANSI/AAMI PB70 Level 4 Surgical Gownspdf icon

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

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95 and R95

April 13, 2017

• Final Closed-Circuit Escape Respirator Compliance Guidance

March 29, 2017

• ISRP Americas Section Technical and Annual General Meeting, September 13, 2017

January 27, 2017

• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Evaluation in Support of the Fire Service

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

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95s

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

• NIOSH Science Blog: PPE-INFO Database

May 24, 2016

• PPE-INFO Database DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2016-134

May 9, 2016

• PPE-INFO Database

April 1, 2016

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, R95, and P100

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

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, R95, and P100

February 9, 2016

• N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator Infographics

January 20, 2016

• First NIOSH/MSHA Approval for Large-Capacity (Cap 3) Closed-Circuit Escape Respirator, January 15, 2016

November 17, 2015

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, R95, and P95

September 17, 2015

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95

September 4, 2015

• Science Blog – N95 Day 2015: The tools to build a culture of proper respiratory protection practices

August 12, 2015

• Closed-Circuit Escape Respirator Standard Final Rule, Effective August 12, 2015

August 7, 2015

• 4th annual N95 Day on Friday September 4, 2015

June 23, 2015

• Science Blog – NIOSH Research Highlights Importance of Rigorous Standards for Gowns Used to Protect Healthcare Workers

July 7, 2015

• ISRP Americas Section Technical and Annual General Meeting, September 15-16, 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

• Respirator Certification Fees, Questions and Answers, June 15, 2015 pdf icon[PDF – 126 KB]

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

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – February-March Approvals for N95, N100, P100, and R95

April 15, 2015

• May 6 Webinar – NPPTL Support for the Ebola Response: Research and Guidance on Gowns and Coveralls

April 7, 2015

• Letter to All Interested Parties, Certification Standards for Closed-Circuit Escape Respirators

March 10, 2015

• Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, NPPTL Official Mailing Address Has Been Changed, March 5, 2015

February 18, 2015

• NIOSH NPPTL Webinar Concerning Standard for Performance Requirements of the Combination Unit Respirator

February 13, 2015

• Science Blog – A Perfect Romance: A Valentine’s Day Guide to the Necessary Considerations of CBRN APR Use

February 10, 2015

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – January Approvals for N95

February 5, 2015

• Science Blog – Fighting Ebola: A Grand Challenge for Development – How NIOSH is Helping Design Improved Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers

February 3, 2015

• Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, Implementation Plan for the Respirator Certification Fees, February 3, 2015

January 26, 2015

• Respirator Certification Fees Final Rule

January 9, 2015

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – December Approvals for N95 and P95

January 6, 2015

• IOM Report: The Use and Effectiveness of Powered Air-Purifying Respirators in Health Care: Workshop Summary

December 12, 2014

• Considerations for Selecting Protective Clothing used in Healthcare for Protection against Microorganisms in Blood and Body Fluids

December 4, 2014

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – October Approvals for N95

November 13, 2014

• Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Global Safety First Certificate of Approval for TC-84A-6265

November 7, 2014

• NIOSH Respiratory Protection Resources when Managing Patients with Ebola

September 30, 2014

• Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, Site Audit Program Questions and Answers, September 30, 2014

September 10, 2014

• Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Handan Hengyong Protective and Clean Products Co., Ltd. Certificates of Approval for TC-84A-4273, TC-84A-4274, TC-84A-4275, TC-84A-4276, TC-84A-4277, TC-84A-4278, TC-84A-4488, TC-84A-4489, TC-84A-4521, and TC-84A-4522

September 8, 2014

• Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, September 8, 2014

August 29, 2014

• Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, August 22, 2014

August 18, 2014

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – June – July Approvals for N95 and R95

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

• Coming Soon! The NIOSH-Approved Holiday, N95 Day!

June 26, 2014

• Science Blog – Reaching Towards a Healthier, Safer Workplace: NIOSH looks at healthcare worker familiarity with recommended respiratory protection practices

June 17, 2014

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – April – May Approvals for N95, N99, N100, P95, and R95

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

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – January – March Approvals for N95, N99, P95 and P100

April 3, 2014

• Science Blog – Do We Need to Challenge Respirator Filters With Biological Aerosols?

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”

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 Extendedexternal icon
  Inward Leakage Performance Requirement, Comment Period to be Extended

September 24, 2013

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – June – August Approvals for N95

August 12, 2013

• September 5, 2013 N95 Day Webinar – Debunking the Myths Regarding N95 Respirator Use

July 31, 2013

• August 20, 2013 Science Webinar – Part 2: Variability of Respirator Fit Test Panels – NIOSH Study Results

July 17, 2013

• New Supercourse Lesson – Know it’s NIOSH Respirator Awareness

July 2, 2013

• September 17, 2013 Public Meetings
• September 18, 2013 Respirator Manufacturers Meeting

June 26, 2013

• July 23, 2013 Science Webinar – Variability of Respirator Fit Test Panels: NIOSH Study Results

June 25, 2013

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – May Approvals for N95

May 9, 2013

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – April Approvals for N95 and N99

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

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – March Approvals for N95

March 27, 2013

• Public Meeting – Amendments to Respirator Certification Fees – Tuesday, April 30, 2013

March 21, 2013

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – February Approvals for N95

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

• NIOSH 2013 Pesticide Handler Personal Protective Technology Stakeholders Meeting

February 12, 2013

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – January Approvals for N95 and P95

February 8, 2013

• NIOSH Personal Protective Technology Program Healthcare Stakeholder Meeting

January 28, 2013

• NPPTL and the University of Pittsburgh’s Epidemiological Global Health Project, the Supercourse

January 17, 2013

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – December Approvals for N95

December 6, 2012

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – November Approvals for N95

November 6, 2012

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – October Approvals for N95

October 12, 2012

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – September Approvals for N95

September 24, 2012

• Respirator Sampling Procedures

September 14, 2012

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – August Approvals for N95

August 21, 2012

• Respirator Manufacturers Meeting, October 3, 2012

August 8, 2012

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – June and July Approvals for N95

July 31, 2012

• Voluntary Rescission of Thea-Tex Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Certificate of Approval TC-84A-5296

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

• User Notice: Misleading Representation of the Use of Adhesive Seals as NIOSH-Approved

July 19, 2012

• Anthropometric Data and ISO Digital Headforms

July 10, 2012

• NIOSH Initiation of Respirator Certification of Respirators with Protections for Wildland Fire-Fighting Operations

July 3, 2012

• Care and Maintenance of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Units

June 26, 2012

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – May Approvals for N95, R95, and P95

July 2, 2012

• NFPA Issues Alert Notice Re SCBA Facepiece Lenses Degradationexternal icon

June 25, 2012

• Proposed Rulemaking SCBA Remaining Service-Life Indicator – Docket open for commentexternal icon

June 14, 2012

• Respirator Use in Health Care Workplaces – a Toolkit for California Respirator Program Administratorsexternal icon

June 1, 2012

• MultiVapor™ application available to load and operate on both 32 bit and 64 bit windows operating systems

May 16, 2012

• Announcement of the CCER Correlation Testing Programexternal icon

May 15, 2012

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – April Approvals for N95, N99, and P95
• ISRP Biennial Conference, September 24 – 27, 2012pdf iconexternal icon, Advanced Notice of Call for Paperspdf iconexternal icon

April 30, 2012

• User Noitce: Voluntary Rescission of Jiangyin Changhua Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Certificate of Approval TC-84A-5230

April 26, 2012

• NIOSH User Notice Concerning Loss of Start-Up Oxygen in CSE SR-100 Self-Contained Self-Rescuers

April 17, 2012

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – March Approvals for N95 and N99
• International Technological Meeting on Personal Protective Equipment, May 2-4, 2012external icon

April 16, 2012

• Transmittal Letter to MSHA from Dr. Howard, Director, NIOSH pdf icon[PDF 143 KB]
• Loss of Start-Up Oxygen in CSE SR-100 Self-Contained Self-Rescuers

April 10, 2012

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – February Approvals for N95 and P95

February 28, 2012

• Bullard User Notice: Respiratory Users Bulletin Regarding DC5040X Series Dual Cool Tubepdf iconexternal icon

February 22, 2012

• User Advisory: Incorrect Packaging – GMC and GME-P100 Advantage® Bayonet-Style Respirator Cartridgesexternal icon
• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – January Approvals for N95

January 11, 2012

• User Notice: Neutronics, Inc. (BioMarine), BIOPAK 240R Product Notice Concerning Lower Housing Sharp Edge Contacting Diaphragm pdf icon[PDF 201 KB]external icon

January 9, 2012

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – December Approvals for N95

January 6, 2012

• BIOPAK 240R Product Notice Concerning Lower Housing Sharp Edge Contacting Diaphragm pdf icon[PDF 201 KB]external icon

December 21, 2011

• User Notice: Voluntary Rescission of FINEtech Company, Ltd. Certificate of Approval TC-84A-5461, Effective December 15, 2011

December 6, 2011

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – November Approvals for N95 and R95

November 17, 2011

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – October Approvals for N95, P95, and P99

November 8, 2011

• User Notice: Voluntary Rescission of Aswan International Corporation Certificate of Approvals TC-84A-4563 and TC-84A-4632, Effective November 7, 2011

October 24, 2011

• User Notice: Voluntary Recission of Qiaohong Optical Industry Co., Ltd. Certificate of Approvals TC-84A-4532 and TC-84A-4630, Effective October 21, 2011

October 14, 2011

• Filtering Facepiece Respirators – September Approvals for N95, N99, and R95