NPPTL (National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory) Respirator Assessments to Support the COVID-19 Response | NLM

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NPPTL (National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory) Respirator Assessments to Support the COVID-19 Response

04/30/2020 12:00 AM EDT

Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] (CDC NIOSH). Published: 4/30/2020. This web page provides information in response to requests to assess respirators during the COVID-19 response in the following categories: (1) respirators that are beyond shelf life/stockpiled; (2) respirators entering the United States from a foreign country claiming to meet a non-NIOSH standard; and (3) respirators that are going through decontamination methods. This guidance has been posted regarding use of respiratory protective devices and these situations. (Text)