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Concept for Full Facepiece Air Purifying Respirator (APR) Standard

DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION

May 31, 2002

Goal:

Develop a NIOSH, NPPTL, tight fitting, full facepiece, air purifying respirator standard that addresses CBRN materials identified as inhalation hazards and/or possible terrorist hazards using a minimum number of filters for emergency responders.

Download the complete document: Concept for Full Facepiece Air Purifying Respirator (APR) Standard, May 31, 2002