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										The following is a listing of items posted to the NPPTL Web site in 2011 to 2023.2023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011**November 30, 2023**
CA 2023-1071 – Effective Immediately: Voluntary Rescission of 48 Honeywell International Inc. Approvals**November 14, 2023**
CA 2023-1070 – Effective Immediately: Voluntary Rescission of 26 Honeywell International Inc. Approvals**November 1, 2023**
CA 2023-1069 – Effective Immediately: Voluntary Rescission of 12 AOK Tooling Limited Approvals**October 20, 2023**
CA 2023-1068 – Effective Immediately: Voluntary Rescission of 30 Dentec Safety Specialists Corp. Approvals
CA 2023-1067 – Effective Immediately: Voluntary Rescission of 19 Honeywell International, Inc. Approvals**October 10, 2023**
CA 2023-1066 – Notice: Important reminder to use the approved carry case for the Ocenco M-20.3 Closed-Circuit Escape Respirator (CCER)**October 3, 2023**
CA 2023-1065 – Effective Immediately — Voluntary Rescission of three Walter Surface Technologies Approvals**September 6, 2023**
NIOSH Science Blog – Respiratory Protection Week 2023: Filling in the Gaps
Infographic – Understanding Your Elastomeric Respirator**September 5, 2023**
Respiratory Protection Week, September 5-8, 2023**August 25, 2023**
CA 2023-1064 – Effective Immediately — Voluntary Rescission of one Air Filtration Solutions Ltd. Approval**August 21, 2023**
CA 2023-1063 – Effective Immediately — Voluntary Rescission of one Merilogy Inc. Approval**August 3, 2023**
Know Before You Apply: Summarized Quality Requirements Needed to Achieve NIOSH Approval DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2023-132**July 20, 2023**
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Workshop and Proceedings
Routine Elastomeric Use and Evaluations in healthcare (REUsE) Webinar, August 8, 2023**July 18, 2023**
CA 2023-1062 – Information and Responsibilities of NIOSH Approval Holders for Nonconforming Respirator Investigations (NRIs)**July 17, 2023**
CA 2023-1061 – Effective Immediately — NIOSH Respirator Approval Program Returns to Conventional Operations. This notice supersedes NIOSH CA 2022-1040.**June 30, 2023**
CA 2023-1060 – Effective Immediately — Voluntary Rescission of Honeywell International Inc. Approval**June 2, 2023**
Assessment of Elastomeric Respirators in Healthcare Settings Webinar, July 11, 2023**May 17, 2023**
CA 2023-1059 – Effective Immediately — Revocation of NIOSH Public Health Emergency (PHE) Approvals issued during the COVID-19 Response, Supersedes NIOSH CA 2022-1044
CA 2023-1058 – Effective Immediately — Revocation of Public Health Emergency (PHE) Approvals issued during the COVID-19 Response, Supersedes NIOSH CA 2022-1045**May 9, 2023**
CA 2023-1054 – DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center (CBC) Fees for Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Testing, effective March 2023. This notice supersedes NIOSH Conformity Assessment Notice NIOSH CA 2019-1023 and the NIOSH Letter to All Manufacturers dated August 22, 2014**April 27, 2023**
CA 2023-1057 – Effective Immediately — Voluntary Rescission of 24 E.D. Bullard Company Respirator Approvals**April 25, 2023**
CA 2023-1056 – NIOSH fraud and fraudulent statements policy and information about the NIOSH Respirator Approval Program certification marks. This notice supersedes NIOSH CA 2022-1041-R1.
CA 2023-1055 – Effective Immediately — Voluntary Rescission of certain Honeywell International Inc. Approvals**April 17, 2023**
CA 2023-1053 – Clarification of label information for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus that are approved by NIOSH and certified to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1981 standard, 2019 Edition**March 27, 2023**
PPE CASE Note – Verifying Shelf Life for NIOSH Approved® Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs) DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2023-128**March 14, 2023**
Video – How to Tell if Your N95® Respirator is NIOSH Approved DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2023-120**March 6, 2023**
CA 2023-1052R1 – Effective Immediately — Revocation of LiveFree Personal Protection LLP Approval, Supersedes CA 2023-1052**March 2, 2023**
CA 2023-1052 – Effective Immediately — Rescission of LiveFree Personal Protection LLP Approval**March 1, 2023**
CA 2023-1051 – Effective Immediately — Voluntary Rescission of RB Sigma, LLC Approval**January 11, 2023**
Press Release – NIOSH Launches New Crowdsourcing Competition to Improve Respirator Fit Evaluations**December 21, 2022**
P2022-0102 – Point-of-Use Assessment for Closed-Circuit Escape Respirators Sampled from Mines that use both Subpart O and Subpart H Approved Units: First Phase**December 12, 2022**
TN-25965 – Lower Merion Fire Department, PA**November 9, 2022**
CA 2022-1049 – Revocation of Seven Honeywell Int’l. Inc. SAF-T-FIT Approvals Labeled as Sperian Products**November 7, 2022**
TN-25514 – Bedford County, Virginia, Fire and Rescue (Revised October 27, 2022)**November 4, 2022**
CA 2022-1050 – Issue Affecting Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Testing for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals**October 25, 2022**
CA 2022-1048 – Effective Immediately: Voluntary Rescission of Supplied Air Monitoring Systems, Inc. Approval**October 24, 2022**
P2022-0101 – Performance of Stockpiled Level 3 Surgical Gowns Sampled from Six Stockpile Facilities**September 19, 2022**
Press Release – Winners Announced for The NIOSH Protective Clothing Challenge**September 8, 2022**
Respirator Selection Guide for the Construction Industry DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2022-123**September 6, 2022**
Respiratory Protection Week, September 6-9, 2022
Science Blog – Respiratory Protection Week 2022: Staying Committed to Proper Respiratory Protection Practices
NIOSH Respirator Approval Program: Post-Market Evaluations
Infographic – How to Wear Your Filtering Facepiece Respirator**August 25, 2022**
CA 2022-1047 – A NIOSH-approved respirator cannot be altered to improve fit. Superseded notice NIOSH CA 2021-1037**August 11, 2022**
CA 2022-1046 – Meeting with Respirator Approval Holders, September 7, 2022, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST, Virtual via Zoom**July 26, 2022**
**Coming Soon –** Respiratory Protection Week, September 6-9, 2022. View resources and learn how to participate.**July 22, 2022**
Equitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Protections Workshop – Meeting at a Glance**July 19, 2022**
CA 2022-1041-R1 – Effective Immediately – NIOSH fraud and fraudulent statements policy and new information about using NIOSH marks. This notice and NIOSH CA 2022-1040 supersede NIOSH CA 2022-1041 and NIOSH CA 2021-1032**June 22, 2022**
CA 2022-1045 – Updated Information for NIOSH-Approval Holders having Public Health Emergency (PHE) Approvals issued during the COVID-19 Response, and the NIOSH action to obsolete (phase out) these PHE approvals. Supersedes NIOSH CA 2021-1036
CA 2022-1044 – Immediate information for respirator users regarding NIOSH Public Health Emergency (PHE) Approvals issued during the COVID-19 Response and the action to obsolete (phase out) these PHE approvals**May 16, 2022**
Federal Register Notice – Draft National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Healthcare Personal Protective Technology (PPT) Targets for 2020 to 2030; Request for Comment**April 6, 2022**
Hospital Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2015-117 (revised April 2022)**March 28, 2022**
CA 2022-1043 – Effective Immediately: Voluntary Rescission of Pacific PPE Corporation Approvals**March 8, 2022**
PPE CASE – TN 25514 – Bedford County, Virginia, Fire and Rescue**February 25, 2022**
CA 2022-1041 – Effective Immediately – NIOSH fraud and fraudulent statements policy and new information about using NIOSH marks. This notice and NIOSH CA 2022-1040 supersede NIOSH CA 2021-1032
CA 2022-1040 – Effective Immediately – Prioritization of applications submitted by existing domestic approval holders and new domestic applicants for new approvals or extensions-of-approval for particulate filtering respirators, including Surgical N95 respirators. This prioritization does not include private-label requests. This notice and NIOSH CA 2022-1041 supersede NIOSH CA 2021-1032**February 14, 2022**
Science Blog – N95 Love – Staying True to the NIOSH Approval**February 10, 2022**
Science Blog – Release of National Academies Consensus Study Report on Protecting Workers and the Public From Inhalation Hazards**January 11, 2022**
CA 2022-1042 – Effective Immediately: Voluntary Rescission of ALG Health Approvals**January 10, 2022**
Technical Report – Evaluation of Exhalation Resistance and Inspired Carbon Dioxide Concentration in Elastomeric Half-Mask Respirators with Modified or Covered Exhalation Valves**December 9, 2021**
Fact Sheet – Respiratory Protection Toolbox Talk**November 22, 2021**
Reusable Respirators for Healthcare Use**November 10, 2021**
Science Blog – Extinguishing the Risk of Forever Chemicals: State of the science to protect first responders
Science Blog – Bruceton Research Center – Protecting Workers for 110 Years**November 8, 2021**
P2021-0102 – Evaluation of Fit and Strap Extension Performance of Stockpiled Filtering Facepiece Respirators from One U.S. Facility**November 1, 2021**
CA-2021-1039 – NIOSH Respirator Approval Program’s use of the NIOSH Bivariate Panel during Laboratory Respirator Protection Level Testing of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, CBRN Air-Purifying Respirators, and CBRN Powered Air-Purifying Respirators beginning November 15, 2021**October 7, 2021**
PPE CASE – TN 25250 – Frederick County Fire and Rescue**September 9, 2021**
Science Blog – Who Does What? The Roles of NIOSH, OSHA, and the FDA in Respiratory Protection in the Workplace**September 7, 2021**
Respiratory Protection Week, September 7-10, 2021
Fact Sheet – How to tell if your N95 Respirator is NIOSH Approved
Fact Sheet – Understanding Filtration Efficiency Testing and Fit Testing in Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs)
Infographic – Occupational Respiratory Protection Authority by Federal Agency
Science Blog – Respiratory Protection Week 2021 Resources and Review**August 18, 2021**
CA-2021-1038 – Revocation of Shanghai Dasheng Health Products Manufacture Co., Ltd. Approvals**August 9, 2021**
**Respiratory Protection Week is September 7-10!** Find out more on our Coming Soon Page
**NEW! –**Table of BFCs and Workplace Performance/Performance Plus masks that conform to the ASTM F3502-21 and NIOSH requirements, respectively**August 5, 2021**
CA-2021-1037 – Updated user instruction information regarding three NIOSH-approved filtering facepiece respirators TC-84A-9298, TC-84A-9308 and TC-84A-9315**July 26, 2021**
CA-2021-1036 – Immediate Information for NIOSH-Approval Holders having Public Health Emergency (PHE) Approvals issued during the COVID-19 Response, and the forthcoming NIOSH revocation of these PHE approvals**July 13, 2021**
PPE CASE – TN 24882 – Watertown Fire Department**June 14, 2021**
CA 2021-1034R1 – Summarized Information about NIOSH Respirator Approval Program (i) Basic Application Procedures (ii) Quality Assurance Requirements and (iii) Supplier or Subcontractor Agreements. Supersedes: March 2021 version
CA 2021-1033R1 – Guidance for respirator users regarding NIOSH Approved surgical N95 filtering facepiece respirators (surgical N95s) exempt from 510(k) pre- market notification in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration regulations at 21 CFR § 878.4040. Supersedes March 2021 version**May 19, 2021**
P2021-0101 – Assessment of Filtration Efficiency, Manikin Fit Performance, and Strap Performance for Decontaminated N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators**May 4, 2021**
CA 2021-1035 – Revocation of Public Health Emergency Approval TC-84A-PH19**March 5, 2021**
CA 2021-1034 – Summarized Information about NIOSH Respirator Approval Program (i) Basic Application Procedures (ii) Quality Assurance Requirements and (iii) Supplier or Subcontractor Agreements**March 4, 2021**
CA 2021-1033 – Guidance for respirator users regarding NIOSH Approved surgical N95 filtering facepiece respirators (surgical N95s) exempt from 510(k) pre-market notification in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration Final Rule published May 17, 2018**March 1, 2021**
Science Blog – Advancements in Elastomeric Respirator Technology for Use as Source Control**February 24, 2021**
Science Blog – The Physiological Response of Working in Cold Environments and how your PPE can Help**February 10, 2021**
CA 2021-1032 – Effective Immediately – In response to COVID-19 – Updated NIOSH fraud and fraudulent statements policy and prioritization for accepting and examining particulate filtering respirator approval applications, including Surgical N95 respirators, submitted by existing domestic and non-domestic approval holders, new domestic manufacturers/applicants, and new non-domestic manufacturers/applicants. Supersedes NIOSH CA 2020-1031
NPPTL Fact Sheets**January 26, 2021**
Science Blog – Overview of the ASTM F3407 Standard Test Method for Respirator Fit Capability**December 29, 2020**
PPE CASE Notes: Hot Filling Hazards with SCBA Air Cylinders DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2021-111**December 22, 2020**
Elastomeric Half Mask Respirator Resources
Respirator Exhalation Valve Research**December 9, 2020**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators with an Exhalation Valve: Measurements of Filtration Efficiency to Evaluate Their Potential for Source Control**October 2, 2020**
PPE CASE P2020-0113 – Filtration Efficiency Performance of Non-NIOSH-Approved International Respiratory Protective Devices: Phase Two**August 24, 2020**
Respiratory Protection Week 2020, September 8-11, 2020, Supporting those who Support Us All**August 21, 2020**
CA-2020-1031 – Effective Immediately – In response to COVID-19 – UPDATED NIOSH prioritization for accepting and examining particulate filtering respirator approval applications, including Surgical N95 respirators, submitted by existing approval holders, new domestic manufacturers/applicants, and new international manufacturers/applicants. Supersedes NIOSH CA 2020-1027**August 18, 2020**
PPE CASE P2020-0112 – Filtration Efficiency Performance of Non-NIOSH-Approved International Respiratory Protective Devices: Phase One**August 17, 2020**
CA-2018-1010R1.0 – Interim guidance regarding applications for NIOSH Approval of Filtering Facepiece Respirators in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Final Order published May 17, 2018, and FDA/NIOSH MOU 225-18-006, dated November 2017 (included as a reference in this notice). Revision Supersedes the November 2018 version**June 25, 2020**
CA-2020-1030 – Requirements and Responsibilities of Approval Holders and Assignees in NIOSH Approved Respirator Private Labeling and Private Packaging Arrangements**June 8, 2020**
CA-2020-1029 – Clarification about U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) Applicable to Existing NIOSH Respirator Approval Holders**May 18, 2020**
CA-2020-1028 – Information regarding damaged or degraded head straps on previously stockpiled NIOSH-approved filtering facepiece respirators**April 24, 2020**
CA-2020-1027 – Effective Immediately – In response to COVID-19 – NIOSH is accepting and prioritizing particulate filtering respirator approval applications submitted by existing approval holders and new domestic manufacturers/applicants. Supersedes NIOSH CA 2020-1024**April 20, 2020**
CA-2020-1026 – Information regarding Shanghai Dasheng Health Products Manufacture Co., Ltd. (SDH) filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) with ear loops and labeled as NIOSH-approved**April 10, 2020**
Interim Final Rule on Approval Tests and Standards for Air-Purifying Particulate Respirators**April 4, 2020**
NPPTL Respirator Assessments to Support the COVID-19 Response**March 27, 2020**
CA-2020-1025 – Effective immediately – NIOSH Approval Letters, Denial Letters, and Final Fee Invoices will be signed electronically**March 25, 2020**
PPE CASE Report – Inhalation and Exhalation Resistance and Filtration Performance of Stockpiled Air-Purifying Respirators: Overall Performance of Nearly 4,000 Respirators Sampled from Ten Stockpile Facilities [PDF – 4 MB]**March 13, 2020**
PPE CASE – 23616 – Worcester Fire Department, Massachusetts**March 3, 2020**
PPE CASE Reports (10) – Performance of Stockpiled Air-Purifying Respirators, Inhalation and Exhalation Resistance and Filtration Efficiency Performance from 10 U.S. stockpile facilities**February 28, 2020**
CA-2020-1024 – Effective immediately – NIOSH is prioritizing Respirator Approval Applications in response to COVID-19**December 19, 2019**
PPE CASE – TN 23126 – Christopher Illinois Fire Department**December 16, 2019**
PPE CASE Notes Personal Protective Equipment Conformity Assessment Studies and Evaluation Notes: Firefighter SCBA Facepiece Sizing Issues DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2020-107**November 22, 2019**
CA 2019-1023 – Revised Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Test Fees, Fee Collection Process, and submission Requirements for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals, effective January 1, 2020, this notice supersedes NIOSH CA 2018-1009 and the NIOSH Letter to All Manufacturers dated August 22, 2014**September 13, 2019**
CA 2019-1022 – Interim Resolution to Issue Affecting Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Testing for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals, supplements CA-2019-1018 and 1021**August 30, 2019**
CA 2019-1021 – Interim Resolution to Issue Affecting Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Testing for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals, supplements CA-2019-1018**August 22, 2019**
CA 2019-1020 – Meeting with Respirator Manufacturers, October 29, 2019, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST, NIOSH Pittsburgh Facility, Building 140 Multipurpose Room or by Adobe Connect**August 8, 2019**
Coming Soon... NIOSH Respiratory Protection Week, September 3-6, 2019
100 Years of Respiratory Protection**July 3, 2019**
CA 2019-1019 – Effective Immediately – NIOSH quality control plan requirements**June 24, 2019**
CA 2019-1018 – Issue Affecting Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Testing for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals**June 6, 2019**
PPE CASE – TN 22941 – Clinton Fire Department
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95 and P95 (May)**May 17, 2019**
PPE CASE – TN 22942 – Worcester Fire Department
CA 2019-1017 – NIOSH acceptance of breathing gas cylinders marked in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 178 and ISO 11119-2**May 6, 2019**
CA 2019-1016 – Summary of the Federal Register comments concerning the Department of Transportation Special Permit 16320**April 3, 2019**
CA 2019-1015 – Resolution to Issue Affecting Gas and Vapor Testing for NIOSH Respirator Approvals, supersedes NIOSH CA 2019-1014**March 18, 2019**
PPE CASE 2019-0101 – Point-of-Use Assessment for Self-Contained Self-Rescuers Randomly Sampled from Mining Districts: Third Phase**March 14, 2019**
CA 2019-1014 – Issue Affecting Gas and Vapor Testing for NIOSH Respirator Approvals**February 26, 2019**
CA 2019-1013 – NIOSH labeling requirements for air-purifying and powered air-purifying respirators, effective March 1, 2019. Supersedes the July 19, 1995 Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers
CA 2019-1012 – NIOSH Respirator Approval Contents and Meaning. Supersedes: March 17, 2006 Respirator User Notice – Meaning of NIOSH Approvals May 15, 2015 Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers – NIOSH Respirator Certificate of Approval, Approval Labels and User Instructions
CA 2018-1006-R1 – Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) user information regarding compressed breathing gas containers (cylinders), NIOSH approval holder user instructions, and Department of Transportation (DOT) permit and marking. Revised: Supersedes the August 2018 version**February 5, 2019**
PPE CASE – TN 22547 – Watertown Fire Department**January 15, 2019**
CA 2019-1011 – NIOSH Respirator Approval Program’s use of the NIOSH Bivariate Panel during Isoamyl Acetate Fit Testing beginning February 1, 2019, Supersedes: May 18, 2005 Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers**January 14, 2019**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95 and R95 (January)**December 13, 2018**
CA 2018-1005R1.0 – NIOSH Respirator Approval Program’s updated position regarding facial hair and the selection and use of respiratory protective devices. Revised – Supersedes the August 2018 version and the October 2, 2006 Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers**December 11, 2018**
The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine prepublication copy of *Reusable Elastomeric Respirators in Health Care: Considerations for Routine and Surge Use* report available for download. This report is the result of a study requested by the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory and the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.**November 16, 2018**
CA 2018-1010 – Interim guidance regarding applications for NIOSH Approval of Filtering Facepiece Respirators in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Final Order published May 17, 2018, and FDA/NIOSH MOU 225-18-006, dated November 2017 (included as a reference in this notice)**October 31, 2018**
MultiVaporTM Version 2.2.5 Application**October 25, 2018**
PPE CASE – TN-22491 — Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services**October 17, 2018**
PPE CASE – Point-of-Use Assessment of Emergency Escape Breathing Devices for the U.S. Navy**October 5, 2018**
CA 2018-1009 – Revised Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Test Fees for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals, effective October 10, 2018, this notice supersedes NIOSH Letter to All Manufacturers dated August 22, 2014
CA 2018-1008 – Resolution to Issue Affecting Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Testing for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals, supersedes NIOSH CA 2018-1001
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, N99, P95, R95, and P100 (October)**September 5, 2018**
A Guide to Air-Purifying Respirators DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-176**August 31, 2018**
CA 2018-1006 – Self-contained breathing apparatus user information regarding compressed breathing gas containers (cylinders), NIOSH approval holder user instructions, and Department of Transportation (DOT) permit and marking
CA 2018-1005 – NIOSH Respirator Approval Program’s updated position regarding facial hair and the selection and use of respiratory protective devices, Supersedes October 2, 2006 Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers**August 2, 2018**
PPE CASE-Testing of Stockpiled ANSI/AAMI PB70 Level 3 Surgical Gowns
Webinar for respirator manufacturers to discuss implementing the NIOSH Bivariate Panel and updating the standard test procedure for isoamyl acetate facepiece fit evaluations on **Thursday, August 30, 2018,**1:00 PM until 3:00 PM EST via Adobe Connect only.  Registration is required.**July 26, 2018**
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Respiratory Protection Handbook DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-166
Evaluation of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Involved in a Near Miss in the Fire Service: Loudoun County, Virginia Fire Department**July 12, 2018**
Conformity Assessment Meeting with Respirator Manufacturers, Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, N99, P95, and R95 (July)**April 17, 2018**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, N99, and P95 (April)**April 6, 2018**
Filtering out Confusion: Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection, Respirator Reuse and Extended Use DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-128
Filtering out Confusion: Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection, Fit Testing DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-129
Filtering out Confusion: Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection, User Seal Check DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-130**March 9, 2018**
**Save the Date – NIOSH Manufacturers Meeting –** NIOSH will host a meeting for manufacturers and interested parties on Wednesday, **October 17, 2018** at the Pittsburgh facility. Remote attendance via Adobe Connect will be available. Registration information and the agenda will be posted on the website as the meeting draws closer.**February 2, 2018**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, N100, P95, N99, P100, and R95 (January)**November 17, 2017**
National Framework for Personal Protective Equipment Conformity Assessment – Infrastructure DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-102**November 15, 2017**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, P95, P99, P100, and R95 (August, September, and October)**October 2, 2017**
Letter to all Interested Parties – Applications for Approval of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Intended to Meet the Requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1986, Standard on Respiratory Protection Equipment for Tactical and Technical Operations, 2017 edition**September 29, 2017**
NIOSH NPPTL Meeting for All Respirator Manufacturers, Thursday, December 7, 2017**September 15, 2017**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, N99, and R95**July 28, 2017**
NIOSH Evaluation of Surgical Gowns: Testing of Stockpiled ANSI/AAMI PB70 Level 4 Surgical Gowns**May 17, 2017**
Letter to All Interested Parties: Incorporation of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1986, Standard on Respiratory Protection Equipment for Tactical and Technical Operations, 2017 edition into NIOSH Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) policy statement on “Acceptance of Applications for the Testing and Evaluation of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Use against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Agents”
Letter to All Interested Parties: Incorporation of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1986, Standard on Respiratory Protection Equipment for Tactical and Technical Operations, 2017 edition into NIOSH policy statement on “Evaluation and Acceptance of Emergency Breathing Support Systems (EBSS) incorporated into SCBA Approvals”**May 3, 2017**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95 and R95**April 13, 2017**
Final Closed-Circuit Escape Respirator Compliance Guidance**March 29, 2017**
ISRP Americas Section Technical and Annual General Meeting, September 13, 2017**January 27, 2017**
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Evaluation in Support of the Fire Service**August 30, 2016**
Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers: NIOSH NPPTL Meeting for All Respirator Manufacturers, Wednesday, November 16, 2016**August 17, 2016**
N95 Day Webinar – The Science behind Respirator Fit Testing in the Workplace: Past, Present, and Future, September 6, 2016**June 16, 2016**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95s**May 26, 2016**
Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers: Update: Interpretation of “Statement of Standard for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CRBN) Full Facepiece Air-Purifying Respirator (APR), (CBRN APR Statement of Standard)”, published March 7, 2003, and as last revised April 4 2003**May 25, 2016**
NIOSH Science Blog: PPE-INFO Database**May 24, 2016**
PPE-INFO Database DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2016-134**May 9, 2016**
PPE-INFO Database**April 1, 2016**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, R95, and P100**March 22, 2016**
Workplace Solution: Preparedness through Daily Practice: The Myths of Respiratory Protection in Healthcare
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2016-109 (March 2016)**March 16, 2016**
Fact Sheet: Use of Aftermarket Replacement Component Parts for NIOSH-Approved Respirators
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2016-107 (February 2016)**February 10, 2016**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, R95, and P100**February 9, 2016**
N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator Infographics**January 20, 2016**
First NIOSH/MSHA Approval for Large-Capacity (Cap 3) Closed-Circuit Escape Respirator, January 15, 2016**November 17, 2015**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, R95, and P95**September 17, 2015**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95**September 4, 2015**
Science Blog – N95 Day 2015: The tools to build a culture of proper respiratory protection practices**August 12, 2015**
Closed-Circuit Escape Respirator Standard Final Rule, Effective August 12, 2015**August 7, 2015**
4th annual N95 Day on Friday September 4, 2015**June 23, 2015**
Science Blog – NIOSH Research Highlights Importance of Rigorous Standards for Gowns Used to Protect Healthcare Workers**July 7, 2015**
ISRP Americas Section Technical and Annual General Meeting, September 15-16, 2015**June 19, 2015**
Science Blog – N95 Respirator Use During Pregnancy – Findings from Recent NIOSH Research
Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, Changes to Respirator Certification Procedures, June 18, 2015**June 15, 2015**
Respirator Certification Fees, Questions and Answers, June 15, 2015 [PDF – 126 KB]**May 21, 2015**
Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, NIOSH Respirator Certificate of Approval, Approval Labels, and User Instructions, May 15, 2015
Hospital Respiratory Protection Toolkit DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2015-117**April 17, 2015**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – February-March Approvals for N95, N100, P100, and R95**April 15, 2015**
May 6 Webinar – NPPTL Support for the Ebola Response: Research and Guidance on Gowns and Coveralls**April 7, 2015**
Letter to All Interested Parties, Certification Standards for Closed-Circuit Escape Respirators**March 10, 2015**
Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, NPPTL Official Mailing Address Has Been Changed, March 5, 2015**February 18, 2015**
NIOSH NPPTL Webinar Concerning Standard for Performance Requirements of the Combination Unit Respirator**February 13, 2015**
Science Blog – A Perfect Romance: A Valentine’s Day Guide to the Necessary Considerations of CBRN APR Use**February 10, 2015**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – January Approvals for N95**February 5, 2015**
Science Blog – Fighting Ebola: A Grand Challenge for Development – How NIOSH is Helping Design Improved Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers**February 3, 2015**
Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, Implementation Plan for the Respirator Certification Fees, February 3, 2015**January 26, 2015**
Respirator Certification Fees Final Rule**January 9, 2015**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – December Approvals for N95 and P95**January 6, 2015**
IOM Report: The Use and Effectiveness of Powered Air-Purifying Respirators in Health Care: Workshop Summary**December 12, 2014**
Considerations for Selecting Protective Clothing used in Healthcare for Protection against Microorganisms in Blood and Body Fluids**December 4, 2014**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – October Approvals for N95**November 13, 2014**
Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Global Safety First Certificate of Approval for TC-84A-6265**November 7, 2014**
NIOSH Respiratory Protection Resources when Managing Patients with Ebola**September 30, 2014**
Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, Site Audit Program Questions and Answers, September 30, 2014**September 10, 2014**
Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Handan Hengyong Protective and Clean Products Co., Ltd. Certificates of Approval for TC-84A-4273, TC-84A-4274, TC-84A-4275, TC-84A-4276, TC-84A-4277, TC-84A-4278, TC-84A-4488, TC-84A-4489, TC-84A-4521, and TC-84A-4522**September 8, 2014**
Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, September 8, 2014**August 29, 2014**
Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, August 22, 2014**August 18, 2014**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – June – July Approvals for N95 and R95**August 7, 2014**
Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of priMED Medical Products Inc. Certificates of Approval for TC-84A-5535 and TC-84A-6659
Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Fido Mask Company Certificates of Approval TC-84A-4046, TC-84A-4227, TC-84A-4228, TC-84A-4229, TC-84A-4230,TC-84A-4279, TC-84A-4280, TC-84A-5155, TC-84A-5156, TC-84A-5164, TC-84A-5274, TC-84A-5398, TC-84A-5522, TC-84A-5523, TC-84A-5524, TC-84A-5526, and TC-84A-5666
Respirator User Notice – Update – Use Restrictions Lifted from NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals
N95 Day Webinar – Respirator Preparedness in Healthcare: Where Technology Meets Good Practices**July 25, 2014**
Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Suzhou Fangtian Industries Co., Ltd. Certificates of Approval for TC-84A-5481, TC-84A-5482, TC-84A-5483, TC-84A-5531, and TC-84A-5532
NIOSH Update: NIOSH Issues First Closed-Circuit Escape Respirator Approval Under New Certification Requirements**July 11, 2014**
Letter to Respirator Manufacturers – NIOSH NPPTL Meeting for All Respirator Manufacturers, August 27, 2014**July 10, 2014**
Coming Soon! The NIOSH-Approved Holiday, N95 Day!**June 26, 2014**
Science Blog – Reaching Towards a Healthier, Safer Workplace: NIOSH looks at healthcare worker familiarity with recommended respiratory protection practices**June 17, 2014**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – April – May Approvals for N95, N99, N100, P95, and R95**June 13, 2014**
Respirator User Notice – Mine Operator Annual Testing of Self-Contained Self-Rescuer (SCSR) Units**May 27, 2014**
Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Filligent (HK) Ltd. Certificate of Approval TC-84A-6252**April 16, 2014**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – January – March Approvals for N95, N99, P95 and P100**April 3, 2014**
Science Blog – Do We Need to Challenge Respirator Filters With Biological Aerosols?**February 27, 2014**
Respirator User Notice – Use of After Market Component Parts
Respirator Certification – As Vital as the Air We Breathe**February 20, 2014**
Letter to Interested Parties – Evaluation and Acceptance of Emergency Breathing Support Systems (EBSS) Incorporated into SCBA Approvals**February 14, 2014**
SCSR Valentine’s Day Blog – Respirator Care = Safe to Wear!**January 10, 2014**
New Supercourse Lesson – “Debunking the Myths of N95 Respirator Use”**December 23, 2013**
Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Approval number TC-13F-0239 (CSE SR-100 Self-Contained, Self-Rescuer)**November 27, 2013**
Respirator User Notice – Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Testing for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95**October 24, 2013**
Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of ACME Filter Mask, Inc.’s Certificates of Approval TC-84-A-4366 and TC-84A-4369**October 18, 2013**
Personal Protective Technology Public Meetings:
Conformity Assessment, Comment Period Extended
Inward Leakage Performance Requirement, Comment Period to be Extended**September 24, 2013**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – June – August Approvals for N95**August 12, 2013**
September 5, 2013 N95 Day Webinar – Debunking the Myths Regarding N95 Respirator Use**July 31, 2013**
August 20, 2013 Science Webinar – Part 2: Variability of Respirator Fit Test Panels – NIOSH Study Results**July 17, 2013**
New Supercourse Lesson – Know it’s NIOSH Respirator Awareness**July 2, 2013**
September 17, 2013 Public Meetings
September 18, 2013 Respirator Manufacturers Meeting**June 26, 2013**
July 23, 2013 Science Webinar – Variability of Respirator Fit Test Panels: NIOSH Study Results**June 25, 2013**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – May Approvals for N95**May 9, 2013**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – April Approvals for N95 and N99**May 3, 2013**
Fact Sheet – Understanding the Breathing Gas Capacities (ratings) of Escape Respirators for Mineworker Use
New Supercourse Lesson – Overview of NIOSH-Approved Respiratory Protection Devices**April 30, 2013**
Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Noveko Certificate of Approval TC-84A-5462**April 17, 2013**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – March Approvals for N95**March 27, 2013**
Public Meeting – Amendments to Respirator Certification Fees – Tuesday, April 30, 2013**March 21, 2013**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – February Approvals for N95**March 7, 2013**
Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Honeywell International Inc. (North Safety Products) Certificates of Approval TC-84A-3722, TC-84A-4240, and TC-84A-4251**February 21, 2013**
NIOSH 2013 Pesticide Handler Personal Protective Technology Stakeholders Meeting**February 12, 2013**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – January Approvals for N95 and P95**February 8, 2013**
NIOSH Personal Protective Technology Program Healthcare Stakeholder Meeting**January 28, 2013**
NPPTL and the University of Pittsburgh’s Epidemiological Global Health Project, the Supercourse**January 17, 2013**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – December Approvals for N95**December 6, 2012**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – November Approvals for N95**November 6, 2012**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – October Approvals for N95**October 12, 2012**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – September Approvals for N95**September 24, 2012**
Respirator Sampling Procedures**September 14, 2012**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – August Approvals for N95**August 21, 2012**
Respirator Manufacturers Meeting, October 3, 2012**August 8, 2012**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – June and July Approvals for N95**July 31, 2012**
Voluntary Rescission of Thea-Tex Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Certificate of Approval TC-84A-5296**July 25, 2012**
Voluntary Rescission of PnTD Corporation Certificates of Approval TC-84A-5494 and TC-84A-5630
Wanted: Volunteers for Respirator Research Study at NIOSH Pittsburgh**July 20, 2012**
TSWG PPE Conference, November 27 – 30, 2012**July 17, 2012**
User Notice: Misleading Representation of the Use of Adhesive Seals as NIOSH-Approved**July 19, 2012**
Anthropometric Data and ISO Digital Headforms**July 10, 2012**
NIOSH Initiation of Respirator Certification of Respirators with Protections for Wildland Fire-Fighting Operations**July 3, 2012**
Care and Maintenance of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Units**June 26, 2012**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – May Approvals for N95, R95, and P95**July 2, 2012**
NFPA Issues Alert Notice Re SCBA Facepiece Lenses Degradation**June 25, 2012**
Proposed Rulemaking SCBA Remaining Service-Life Indicator – Docket open for comment**June 14, 2012**
Respirator Use in Health Care Workplaces – a Toolkit for California Respirator Program Administrators**June 1, 2012**
MultiVaporTM application available to load and operate on both 32 bit and 64 bit windows operating systems**May 16, 2012**
Announcement of the CCER Correlation Testing Program**May 15, 2012**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – April Approvals for N95, N99, and P95
ISRP Biennial Conference, September 24 – 27, 2012, Advanced Notice of Call for Papers**April 30, 2012**
User Noitce: Voluntary Rescission of Jiangyin Changhua Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Certificate of Approval TC-84A-5230**April 26, 2012**
NIOSH User Notice Concerning Loss of Start-Up Oxygen in CSE SR-100 Self-Contained Self-Rescuers**April 17, 2012**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – March Approvals for N95 and N99
International Technological Meeting on Personal Protective Equipment, May 2-4, 2012**April 16, 2012**
Transmittal Letter to MSHA from Dr. Howard, Director, NIOSH [PDF 143 KB]
Loss of Start-Up Oxygen in CSE SR-100 Self-Contained Self-Rescuers**April 10, 2012**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – February Approvals for N95 and P95**February 28, 2012**
Bullard User Notice: Respiratory Users Bulletin Regarding DC5040X Series Dual Cool Tube**February 22, 2012**
User Advisory: Incorrect Packaging – GMC and GME-P100 Advantage® Bayonet-Style Respirator Cartridges
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – January Approvals for N95**January 11, 2012**
User Notice: Neutronics, Inc. (BioMarine), BIOPAK 240R Product Notice Concerning Lower Housing Sharp Edge Contacting Diaphragm**January 9, 2012**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – December Approvals for N95**January 6, 2012**
BIOPAK 240R Product Notice Concerning Lower Housing Sharp Edge Contacting Diaphragm**December 21, 2011**
User Notice: Voluntary Rescission of FINEtech Company, Ltd. Certificate of Approval TC-84A-5461, Effective December 15, 2011**December 6, 2011**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – November Approvals for N95 and R95**November 17, 2011**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – October Approvals for N95, P95, and P99**November 8, 2011**
User Notice: Voluntary Rescission of Aswan International Corporation Certificate of Approvals TC-84A-4563 and TC-84A-4632, Effective November 7, 2011**October 24, 2011**
User Notice: Voluntary Recission of Qiaohong Optical Industry Co., Ltd. Certificate of Approvals TC-84A-4532 and TC-84A-4630, Effective October 21, 2011**October 14, 2011**
Filtering Facepiece Respirators – September Approvals for N95, N99, and R95
							
					
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