Summarize the different types of personal protection equipment (PPE) that are commonly used in occupational settings. Explain when you believe respirators are required to be used and when they can be used on a voluntary basis. How do OSHA requirements differ for required and voluntary use of respirators?

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Summarize the different types of personal protection equipment (PPE) that are commonly used in occupational settings. Explain when you believe respirators are required to be used and when they can be used on a voluntary basis. How do OSHA requirements differ for required and voluntary use of respirators?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length.

 

references

Fuller, T. P. (2015). Essentials of industrial hygiene. Itasca, IL: National Safety Council.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (n.d.). Chemical hazards and toxic substances: Controlling exposures. Retrieved from https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardoustoxicsubstances/control.html

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (1970a). Occupational safety and health standards: Personal protective equipment (Standard No. 1910.134). Retrieved from https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.134

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (1970b). Occupational safety and health standards: Toxic and hazardous substances (Standard No. 1910.1025). Retrieved from https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1025