PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (cont)
Respirators
There are several types of respirators available. Most institutions have a respiratory protection program for employees that will govern the selection of a respirator and offer education, training, maintenance, cleaning and fit-testing for the respirator.
Respirators range from types that cover the nose and mouth and have lower levels of particulate filtration to full face respirators that have high level HEPA( High Efficiency Particulate Air filter ) filter cartridges that can be replaced as used.