Understanding Filtration Efficiency Testing and Fit Testing in Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs) [2021-11]

Coffey, Christopher C.; Schall J

doi:10.26616/NIOSHPUB2021123revised112021

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Understanding Filtration Efficiency Testing and Fit Testing in Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs) [2021-11]

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Coffey, Christopher C. ; Schall J
Description:

This fact sheet describes filtration efficiency testing and the proper fit testing procedures for a filtering facepiece respirator (FFR), explaining why both are necessary for your respirator to perform as expected. Your understanding of these procedures, along with information on how employers perform fit testing to minimize contaminant leakage into the respirator and determine how well it seals on your face, will enhance your knowledge of how an FFR helps protect your respiratory health. [Description provided by NIOSH]
Subjects:

Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protective Devices Safety
Keywords:

Fit Testing Personal Protective Equipment PPE Respirators Respiratory Protection
Series:

NIOSH Numbered Publications
DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHPUB2021123revised112021
Publisher:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Document Type:

Text
Genre:

Fact Sheet
Place as Subject:

OSHA Region 3 ; Pennsylvania ; West Virginia
CIO:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Division:

NPPTL - National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory
Topic:

Workplace Safety & Health
Location:

North America
Pages in Document:

1-3
NIOSHTIC Number:

nn:20063884
NTIS Accession Number:

PB2022-100450
Citation:

Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2021-123 (Revised 11/2021), 2021 Nov; :1-3
Federal Fiscal Year:

2022
NORA Priority Area:

Healthcare and Social Assistance ; Public Safety
Peer Reviewed:

False
Collection(s):

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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