Respiratory Protection Handbook

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CRC Press, Feb 13, 1997 - Technology & Engineering - 560 pages
For 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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Bien, Ching-tsen; Revoir, William H.

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