[Protective properties of respirators in working conditions].

Abstract

A review of the results of measurements of protective properties of respirators (Respiratory protective equipment (RPE)), conducted in recent decades in industrialized countries is presented. These studies formed the basis for the development of regulations governing the selection, delivery and use of RPE. Information on modes applied for the prevention of occupational diseases with the use of respirators has been provided. The measures to preserve the health of workers, based on the common practice of using RPE, including: development and application of regulations governing the selection and use of respirators, employee training, use of more effective respirators, the protection factor are suggested.

• Journal: Gigiena i sanitariia (Gig Sanit) 2012 Jul-Aug Issue 4 Pg. 43-6 ISSN: 0016-9900 [Print] Russia (Federation)
• PMID: 23082669 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Equipment Design
• Health Personnel (education)
• Humans
• Inhalation Exposure (prevention & control)
• Occupational Diseases (prevention & control)
• Occupational Exposure (prevention & control)
• Respiratory Protective Devices