Throughout the United States, an estimated five million workers are required to wear respirators on the job. Respirators protect employees against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dust, fog, smoke, mist, gases, and vapors—all of which are harmful hazards that can cause cancer, lung disease, or even death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Respiratory Protection Standard […]
OSHA Overview: Respiratory Cleaning Procedures
in Employer NewsThroughout the United States, an estimated five million workers are required to wear respirators on the job. Respirators protect employees against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dust, fog, smoke, mist, gases, and vapors—all of which are harmful hazards that can cause cancer, lung disease, or even death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Respiratory Protection Standard […]