ABSTRACT
Respiratory protection includes devices and management techniques for keeping people safe from hazardous materials. This handbook presents the state-of-the-art in respiratory protection technology as well as best management practices for work centers. Included are topics relevant to industry, government, and healthcare that provide guidance and tools for ensuring the best possible protection for workers. Most books on this topic are at least 20 years old. Research, technology and management techniques have advanced over the past two decades. This new handbook is needed to provide updated information relevant to today's occupational needs for industrial hygiene and safety professionals.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section I|92 pages
Overview and Fundamentals
section II|116 pages
Program Management
section III|62 pages
Respirator Fit
section IV|62 pages
Respiratory Protection for Industry
section V|74 pages
Respiratory Protection for Health Care and Infectious Disease
section VI|60 pages
Respiratory Protection for Emergency Responders
section VII|68 pages
Emerging Issues