{"id":5200,"date":"2015-06-04T10:00:28","date_gmt":"2015-06-04T16:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/?p=5200"},"modified":"2021-04-15T16:12:44","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T22:12:44","slug":"dont-risk-your-safety-respirators-to-reduce-exposure-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/dont-risk-your-safety-respirators-to-reduce-exposure-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Risk Your Safety: Respirators to Reduce Exposure (Part 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Half-face respirators, full-face respirators, and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators filter air through cartridges selected according to your exposure to contaminants. Filters capture these contaminants and prevent you from breathing in potentially toxic substances. They are color-coded according to the type of contaminant. The color-coding system is identical across manufacturers but the cartridges themselves are not interchangeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Color<\/strong><\/td>\nNIOSH-approved for use with:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
White<\/td>\nAcid gas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
White\/Yellow<\/td>\nChlorine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
White\/Green Stripe<\/td>\nHydrocyanic acid gas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yellow; Yellow\/Pink<\/td>\nOrganic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen fluoride<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Orange; Orange\/Pink<\/td>\nOrganic vapors, chlorine, ammonia, methylamine, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen sulfide (esc), formaldehyde<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Green; Green\/Pink<\/td>\nCertain organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, chlorine dioxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide (escape only), ammonia, methylamine, formal\u00addehyde\u2020, or hydrogen fluoride<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Olive<\/td>\nMulti-contaminants and CBRN agent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blue<\/td>\nCarbon monoxide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teal<\/td>\nDust, fumes, and mists; any particulates free of oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Magenta<\/td>\nRadioactive materials (except tritium and noble gases)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purple<\/td>\nAny particulates\u2014P100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brown<\/td>\nAcid gases, organic vapors, and ammonia gases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Black<\/td>\nCertain organic vapors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u2020When used for protection from formaldehyde, OSHA requires that gas-proof goggles be worn in addition to half-face mask respirators.<\/p>\n

Mastering the Fit <\/strong><\/p>\n

Any respirator is only effective when it fits and is worn properly. For this reason, OSHA requires employers to fit test workers who must use respirators on the job. Respirator styles vary, and those that form a tight seal against the face or neck can allow contaminated air in if they do not fit properly.<\/p>\n

Physical changes, such as weight gain or facial or dental surgery can also affect the fit of the respirator over time. OSHA<\/a> details both qualitative and quantitative tests to determine if the respirator fit is sufficient. Cleaning and maintaining respirators is also necessary to keep them functioning optimally.<\/p>\n

For self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), other criteria apply as well. You must be trained in the use and testing of SCBA. It is important to follow the manufacturer\u2019s directions precisely as gauges and valves must be checked.<\/p>\n

View our selection of <\/em>respirators and masks<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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