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.
Introduction and Essential Elements of an Effective Respiratory Protection Program
Respiration
Air Contaminants
Effects of Air Contaminants on the Human Body
Oxygen Deficiency
Removal of Airborne Particles from Air by Fibrous Medium
Removal of Gaseous Substances from Air by Solids
Respirators
Respirator Fit Testing, Fit Factors, Assigned Protection Factors, and Workplace Protection Factors
Test, Certification, and Approval of Respirators
Special Problems
Developments in Respiratory Protection
Respirator Testing and Certification
Filter Performance - I
Filter Performance - II
Sorbent Performance - I
Sorbent Performance - II
Development of Fit Testing Methods
Quantitative Fit Testing
Simulated Workplace Testing
Workplace Testing
Other Related Issues