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An estimated 5 million workers are required to wear
respirators in 1.3 million workplaces throughout the United States.
Respirators protect workers against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful
dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, gases, vapors, and sprays. These hazards may
cause cancer, lung impairment, other diseases, or death.
Compliance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard could avert
hundreds of deaths and thousands of illnesses annually.
The following questions link
to information relevant to respiratory protection in the workplace.
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What OSHA standards
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How are respiratory hazards recognized?
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What are some examples of possible solutions for workplace hazards?
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What additional information is available?
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