3.6 Respirators

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Respirators are an effective method of protection against designated hazards when properly selected and worn. Respiratory Protection includes all NIOSH approved respirators: Filtering Facepieces (Disposable respirators, N95’s, Dust Masks), Tight Fitting Half and Full Face Respirators, and Powered Air Purifying Respirators. Engineering controls, such as dilution ventilation, fume hoods, and other devices, which capture and remove dust, vapors, fumes, and gases from the breathing zone of the user are preferred over the use of respirators in most laboratory environments.

Please see the Cornell University Respiratory Protection Program web page for more information.

Laboratory Safety Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - Engineering Controls

Chapter 3 - Personal Protective Equipment

Chapter 4 - Administrative Controls

Chapter 5 - Emergency Preparation

Chapter 6 - Info and Training

Chapter 7 - Safe Chemical Use

Chapter 8 - Chemical Hazards

Chapter 9 - Particularly Hazardous Substances

Chapter 10 - Hazardous Chemical Waste Disposal

Chapter 11 - Hazardous Material Shipping

Chapter 12 - Pesticides

Chapter 13 - Biohazards

Chapter 14 - Radiation Hazards

Chapter 15 - Laser Hazards

Chapter 16 - Physical Hazards

Appendix B - Contact List

Appendix C - Compiled Lab Safety Responsibilities

Appendix D - Standard Operating Procedure Examples

Appendix E - Lab Decommissioning Process

Appendix F - Glove Selection Guidance

Appendix G - EHS Video Library

Appendix H - How To Understand SDSs

Appendix I - Hazards Of Functional Groups

Appendix J - Peroxide Forming Chemicals

Appendix K - Incompatible Chemicals

Appendix L - EHS Segregation Scheme

Appendix M - Sample Prior Approval Form

Appendix O - EHS Reference Library

Appendix P - Phenol First Aid Guide and PPE

3.6 Respirators