Respiratory Protection HandbookFor novices and experienced health and safety professionals alike, the Respiratory Protection Handbook fills a critical gap in the respiratory protection literature. This extensive guide provides all the information you need to dramatically expand your understanding of the concepts and day-to-day operations of respiratory protection. It is a fully self-contained text that expertly accomplishes two goals: first, for the novice, it clearly explains how to establish and implement an effective respiratory protection program; and second, for the experienced professional, it provides in-depth knowledge that goes beyond basics. Respiratory Protection Handbook addresses the development of respiratory protection devices, the capabilities and limitations of specific respirators, the respirator certification system, how to select appropriate filters, how to predict the service life of sorbents, fit testing methods, assigned protection factors, and much more. Nowhere else will you find a single source on this topic containing so much information. |
Contents
Essential Elements of an Effective Respiratory Protection Program | 1 |
Respiration | 11 |
Air Contaminants | 29 |
Effects of Air Contaminants on the Human Body | 37 |
Oxygen Deficiency | 47 |
Removal of Airborne Particles from Air by Fibrous Medium | 51 |
Removal of Gaseous Substances from Air by Solids | 57 |
Respirators | 63 |
Developments in Respiratory Protection | 111 |
Testing and Certification Regulations | 155 |
Filter Performance I | 183 |
Filter Performance II | 219 |
Sorbent Performance I | 271 |
Sorbent Performance II | 319 |
Development of Fit Testing Methods | 369 |
Quantitative Fit Testing | 397 |
Respirator Fit Testing Protection Factors | 89 |
Test Certification and Approval of Respirators | 99 |
Special Problems | 103 |
Simulated Workplace | 443 |
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