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National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL)

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Respiratory Protection, where to begin—

Respiratory Protection Information Trusted Source

General Respirator Information, FAQs, Best Practices

Is your respirator NIOSH approved?


New! NIOSH ownership of respirator certification marks

Counterfeit respirators are products that are falsely marketed and sold as being NIOSH approved and may not be capable of providing appropriate respiratory protection to workers.

List of NIOSH-approved Filtering Facepiece Respirators

The (CEL) 

The CEL is a tool to help respirator users, safety managers, industrial hygienists, and others determine if they are using a NIOSH approved® respirator. Popular custom searches:
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About NPPTL

Description of the mission, role, and responsibilities of the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory.

Respirator Approval Program

Information for manufacturers on applying for NIOSH approval, test procedures, standards, and other technical support.

Respirator Conformity Assessment Notices

Official letters announcing new approval requirements, NIOSH policies, notices for users, and public meetings.

Post-market Evaluations

Summaries of post-market evaluations for NIOSH Approved® respirators and other PPE.

News

Additional Key Resources

Healthcare

Healthcare protective masks

Resources for healthcare facilities on implementing an effective respiratory protection program.

  • Policies and Procedures
  • Evaluation and Selection
  • Medical Evaluation
  • Fit Testing
  • Proper Use and Storage
  • Training
Public Safety and First Responders

Public Safety and First Responders topics

Resources to help emergency responders select and maintain the proper respiratory protection for their workplace hazards.

  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Respirator Approval Resources
  • Firefighter Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Resources
Mining

Mining topics

Resources on respirators used in underground coal mine operations.

  • PPE Case Reports
  • Respirators for Mine Workers
  • NIOSH Mining Program
  • Archived Mining Resources

Personal Protective Equipment Key Resources

NIOSH Certified Equipment List (CEL)
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PPE CASE Reports
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NPPTL Fact Sheets
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NPPTL Infographics
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Personal Protective Topics

Protective Clothing and Ensembles

NIOSH Protective Technology Program

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NPPTL Library

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Respirator Approval Program

Respirator Trusted-Source Information

Certified Equipment List (CEL)

Personal Protective Technology Program

Respirator User Notices

About NPPTL

What’s New on the NPPTL website

Meetings, Webinars, & Conferences

Protective Technology Program at NIOSH

Contact NPPTL

About NPPTL

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N95 and NIOSH Approved are certification marks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) registered in the United States and several international jurisdictions.