Few objects symbolize the pandemic as well as the N95. Impossible to find until they were ubiquitous, the double-strapped respirator stamped with all those letters and numbers confined many faces in ...

UC Davis Health is assessing the integrity, performance of the respirator masks after they are decontaminated The goal is to establish a backup supply in the face of high demand during the coronavirus ...

An offering on display during this week's Safety 2012 conference brings the concept of fit testing to yet another PPE category. DENVER –- ASSE's annual conference is a great place to find out what's ...

Dozens of Washington hospitals have learned that N95 respirator masks believed to be purchased from 3M are knockoffs and were not manufactured by the company. After receiving notice from 3M about the ...

Or any other condition that may interfere with face piece seal. 9.0.1. The test subject shall be shown how to put on a respirator, proper positioning on the face, and how to set strap tension.

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Minnesota-based 3M is teaming up with researchers from the Massachusetts Institute Of Technology to develop a new rapid COVID-19 test that can be completed at point-of-care -- ...