{"id":5190,"date":"2015-06-02T10:00:47","date_gmt":"2015-06-02T16:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/?p=5190"},"modified":"2022-10-11T13:00:09","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T18:00:09","slug":"dont-risk-your-safety-respirators-to-reduce-exposure-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/dont-risk-your-safety-respirators-to-reduce-exposure-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Risk Your Safety: Respirators to Reduce Exposure (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

For National Safety Month, this is the first of a two-part series on the value of <\/em>respirators<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

A chemical leak at a Texas plant killed four workers in November, 2014. An investigation<\/a> revealed a clogged pipe leading from a storage tank of methyl mercaptan. The toxic liquid<\/a> was responsible for claiming the lives of the workers, who were not required to wear respirators.<\/p>\n

While the investigation continued, the incident was eye-opening to those working around hazardous substances, infectious agents, fumes and gases, and other airborne risks. Without proper protection, the danger is real and the hazards can be fatal.<\/p>\n

OSHA classifies respirators as air-purifying (those that remove contaminants) and atmosphere-supplying (those that supply clean air to wearers).<\/p>\n

Air purifying respirators: <\/strong>While dust masks may protect users from allergens, dust, and mists, they do not provide adequate filtration for gases, vapors, asbestos, and lead.<\/p>\n

Half-face respirators are the first level of protection against these contaminants. Full-face respirators provide an enhanced level of protection and also shield the eyes. Loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators circulate air within a hood or helmet. All of these types of respirators filter air through cartridges, which are selected according to your exposure to contaminants. Typically, these respirators are NIOSH-approved.<\/p>\n

Atmosphere-supplying respirators: <\/strong>For oxygen-deficient environments, a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with an air tank keeps you breathing clean air. Don a SCBA when the air is deemed dangerous prior to entry\u2014containing very toxic chemicals or unknown contaminants. Regular SCBA wearers include firefighters, rescue workers, and industrial users.<\/p>\n

NIOSH approves SCBA after rigorous testing and evaluation. These tests include the ability to protect users from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials that first responders may encounter.<\/p>\n

Read part two in our next blog, covering respirator cartridges and fit. View our selection of <\/em>respirators and masks<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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