Respirator Fit Test vs. Seal Check: Is There a Difference?
A fit test MUST be performed by each person and for each individual variance of masks provided before ever wearing a respirator. This fit-test must be completed each year after the initial fit-te...
Inhalation Fever and the Lack of Proper PPE
Inhalation fever is an acute flu-like illness that begins four to eight hours after heavy exposure to the causative dust or mist. Some symptoms include but are not limited to chest tightness, coug...
Should I Wear a Respirator While Woodworking?
The long answer is it depends on exactly what you are doing and how much you value your respiratory system. Our respiratory system does a pretty good job of filtering out larger particles such as ...