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Department of Homeland Security Adopts Three NIOSH Criteria for Testing and Certifying Respirators for Protection Against CBRN Exposures

February 27, 2004

On Feb. 26, 2004, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) adopted, as DHS standards, three NIOSH criteria for testing and certifying respirators for protection against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) exposures. NIOSH uses the criteria to test 1) self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for use by emergency responders against CBRN, 2) air-purifying respirators for use by emergency responders against CBRN exposures, and 3) escape respirators for protection against CBRN. The DHS press release appears at www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=3301.

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Resources

CBRN Approved Respirators (APR/APER, SCBA)
CBRN Respirator Standards Development
Other Respirator Standards Development
Certified Equipment List
Safety and Health Topic: Respirators
Safety and Health Topic: Protective Clothing

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