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Respiratory Protection News and Resources

Fisher American 6-Foot Fume Hood with General Storage Cabinets

May 13, 2026 · The NLS-601 6-Foot Fume Hood with General Storage Cabinets from Fisher American is designed with a practical sash and baffles for respiratory and chemical contact face protection.

USA Lab NSF Certified Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet With Detachable Stand

May 13, 2026 · USA Lab’s NSF-Certified Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet combines inward airflow with HEPA-filtered laminar downflow for comprehensive protection & meets ANSI 49 standards.

MSHA continues enforcing existing silica exposure rules amid ongoing litigation

May 8, 2026 · After industry group petitions, the United States Court of Appeals delayed MSHA’s 2024 Silica Rule’s compliance deadlines. Previous rules will stay in place until further notice.

CSB investigating fatal Catalyst Refiners hydrogen sulfide release

April 23, 2026 · Two employees were killed by a hydrogen sulfide leak & explosion when nitric acid and another chemical mixed during work to close down the Nitro, West Virginia silver catalyst facility.

Healthcare associations comment on Medicare proposal to reshore PPE supply chain

April 7, 2026 · The American Hospital Association & Healthcare Supply Chain Association offered feedback on a proposed federal Medicare rule to offer incentives for domestic PPE procurement.

CBS Equipment Dozer/Confined Space Oxygen Survival Kit

April 6, 2026 · The Dozer/Confined Space Kit from ChemBio Shelters provides oxygen, carbon dioxide scrubbing, lighting, first aid, and drinking water for those awaiting rescue from confined spaces.

Honeywell North 5400 Series Full Face Respirator

March 3, 2026 · The OSHA & NIOSH-compliant Honeywell 5400 Series respirator fits a variety of face types comfortably with a 200 degree field of vision, downward view for optimal sight in all directions.

3M 5303 Half Facepiece Disposable Respirator

March 2, 2026 · The NIOSH-approved 5303 Half Facepiece Disposable Respirator from 3M helps provide protection against certain organic vapors and acid gases with no assembly required.

Trend Airshield Pro Face Shield

March 1, 2026 · The Airshield Pro face shield from Trend Tool Technology is an air-circulating faceshield designed to provide protection against the inhalation of harmful dust down to 0.6 microns.

Moldex 2200 N95 Disposable Particulate Respirator

February 28, 2026 · The Moldex 2200 NIOSH-approved two-strap disposable N95 particulate respirator is made in the U.S. with Dura-Mesh shell to keep shape in hot, humid conditions without a metal noseband.

RPB Z4 Welding Respirator

February 27, 2026 · The NIOSH & ANSI-rated Z4 welding respirator from RPB is lightweight & ergonomic, designed to withstand the demands of harsh welding operations, & can mount various accessories.

CleanSpace WORK PAPR Power Respirator

February 26, 2026 · The NIOSH-approved WORK powered air-purifying respirator from CleanSpace is compact & lightweight, designed for high-dust workplaces such as welding, construction, & woodwork.

MSHA issues alerts for ammonia & autotransformers

February 19, 2026 · The Mine Safety and Health Administration encourages operators to examine all equipment with autotransformers currently in service and review safe handling of and response to ammonia gas.

UL certifies MetroStar, ActionStreamer IRIS respirator intrinsically safe

December 19, 2025 · MetroStar & ActionStreamer’s Integrated Respirator Information System was certified intrinsically safe by UL. IRIS is being rolled out to U.S. Air Force fuel tank maintenance teams.

Elmridge iEvac E500 respirator mask wins NSC New Product Showcase Award

October 1, 2025 · The NIOSH-certified Elmridge iEvac E500 respirator won first place in the 2025 NSC New Product Showcase Awards. It features a flexible material, wide view, and filter mounting on either side.