ABSTRACT

For novices and experienced health and safety professionals alike, the Respiratory Protection Handbook fills a critical gap in the respiratory protection literature. This extensive guide provides all the information you need to dramatically expand your understanding of the concepts and day-to-day operations of respiratory protection. It is a fully self-contained text that expertly accomplishes two goals: first, for the novice, it clearly explains how to establish and implement an effective respiratory protection program; and second, for the experienced professional, it provides in-depth knowledge that goes beyond basics.

Respiratory Protection Handbook addresses the development of respiratory protection devices, the capabilities and limitations of specific respirators, the respirator certification system, how to select appropriate filters, how to predict the service life of sorbents, fit testing methods, assigned protection factors, and much more. Nowhere else will you find a single source on this topic containing so much information.

chapter 2|18 pages

Respiration

chapter 3|8 pages

Air Contaminants

chapter 5|3 pages

Oxygen Deficiency

chapter 8|25 pages

Respirators

chapter 11|8 pages

Special Problems

chapter 12|44 pages

Developments in Respiratory Protection

chapter 13|27 pages

Testing and Certification Regulations

chapter 14|36 pages

Filter Performance I

chapter 15|51 pages

Filter Performance II

chapter 16|47 pages

Sorbent Performance I

chapter 17|49 pages

Sorbent Performance II

chapter 18|27 pages

Respirator Fit Testing