Major Types of RespiratorsAir-purifying respirators, which remove contaminants from the air. | | | Half mask/Dust mask
APF=10
Needs to be fit tested | Half mask (Elastomeric)
APF=10
Needs to be fit tested | Full facepiece (Elastomeric)
APF=50
Needs to be fit tested | | | | Loose-Fitting Powered
Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
APF= 25 | Hood PoweredAir-Purifying
Respirator (PAPR)
APF= 25 |
Atmosphere supplying respirators, which provide clean air from an uncontaminated source. | | Full Facepiece Supplied-Air Respirator (SAR) with an auxiliary Escape Bottle
APF=1,000
APF = 10,000 (if used in “escape” mode)
Needs to be fit tested | Full Facepiece Abrasive Blasting Continuous Flow
APF=1,000
Needs to be fit tested | | | Full Facepiece Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Pressure demand mode is APF=10,000
Needs to be fit tested |
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