Validation of Tritium Protection Factors of Respiratory Protective Equipment: Setup and Initial Tests
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DOI: 10.1080/15361055.2019.1704108
Abstract: Abstract Several types of radiological respiratory protective equipment (RPE) are used in tritiated environments at nuclear facilities and nuclear power plants to protect workers in those environments. It is crucial that the level of protection… read more here.
Keywords: protection; tritium protection; tritium; protective equipment ... See more keywords
Respiratory protective device: one size to fit them all?
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DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2023.2205466
Abstract: When exposed to hazardous or toxic substances, workers may be required to wear respiratory protective devices, selected in accordance with the pollutant, required protection level, individual characteristics and work conditions. In order to emphasize the… read more here.
Keywords: head; respiratory protective; breathing rate; facial dimensions ... See more keywords
Prospective observational study of gender and ethnicity biases in respiratory protective equipment for healthcare workers in the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047716
Abstract: Objective To describe success rates of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) fit testing and factors associated with achieving suitable fit. Design Prospective observational study of RPE fit testing according to health and safety, and occupational health… read more here.
Keywords: successful fit; healthcare; ethnicity; respiratory protective ... See more keywords
Retrospective evaluation of factors affecting successful fit testing of respiratory protective equipment during the early phase of COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065068
Abstract: Objectives Respiratory protective equipment is critical to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 infection, which includes filtering facepiece respirators (FFP3). There are reports of fitting issues within healthcare workers, although the factors affecting fitting outcomes are… read more here.
Keywords: fit testing; factors affecting; protective equipment; respiratory protective ... See more keywords
Viscoelastic Polyurethane Foams for Use in Seals of Respiratory Protective Devices
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DOI: 10.3390/ma14071600
Abstract: A key factor in effective protection against airborne hazards, i.e., biological and nonbiological aerosols, vapors, and gases, is a good face fit of respiratory protective devices (RPDs). Equally important is the comfort of use, which… read more here.
Keywords: viscoelastic polyurethane; polyurethane foams; content; respiratory protective ... See more keywords
Selected Respiratory Protective Devices: Respirators and Significance of Some Markings
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DOI: 10.3390/su13094988
Abstract: Currently, setting the obligation to use respiratory protective equipment with a level of protection of at least FFP2 in public transport and commercial and shopping centers are considered within the European Union. Many new products… read more here.
Keywords: selected respiratory; respirators significance; respiratory protective; significance markings ... See more keywords