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Healthcare personnel are exposed to a variety of respiratory hazards on the job. Depending on the hazard, different types of respiratory protection may be appropriate. This fact sheet provides industry-specific respirator selection and use information for employers and respiratory protection program managers in healthcare to help minimize the number of healthcare personnel exposed to harmful contaminants.
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NIOSH [2024]. Respirator Selection Guide for the Healthcare Industry. By Kiederer M, Casey M, Sietsema M, McClain C, Haas EJ, and Page F. Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2025-102, https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHPUB2025102.