Jan 21, 2025 · Facts All NIOSH approved respirators come with a NIOSH approval label on or within the respirator packaging. This label includes a testing and certification (TC) approval number (e.g., TC …

Feb 18, 2025 · The NIOSH Certified Equipment List (CEL) is a tool to help respirator users, safety managers, industrial hygienists, and others determine if they are using a NIOSH approved respirator. …

Feb 3, 2025 · Filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) are disposable respirators that filter out particles such as dust, mist, and fumes. FFRs do not provide protection against gases or vapors. FFRs …

Aug 18, 2025 · An additional strategy to further protect yourself and others Wearing a mask can help lower the risk of respiratory virus transmission. When worn by a person with an infection, masks …

Jun 6, 2014 · The purpose of this guide is to explain how to select and use new respirators certified by NIOSH. In June 1995, NIOSH updated and modernized the federal regulation for certifying air …

N95, N99, N100 Filters at least 95%, 99%, or 99.97% of airborne particles

Feb 3, 2025 · Elastomeric respirators can be used to protect against gases, vapors, or particles. Elastomeric respirators are reusable and can be cleaned and disinfected. Elastomeric respirators …

Mar 4, 2025 · Certification marks registered in the U.S. These certification marks registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office include filter classes of NIOSH Approved respirators. N95 ® N99 ® …

Mar 25, 2025 · Understand the differences between various kinds of respirators and masks

NIOSH Up to 0.5 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any particulate respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter (including N95, R95, and P95 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask respirators. The following …