(February 25, 2012):
It's amazing what these cannisters will filter out. They not only keep out particulates but they keep out fumes which is surprising as with other...
NORTH Respirator Particulate/Aerosol Filter
I briefly go over the $27 respirator/filter from North and also describe the M10 gas mask. The North respirator does have its limitations, but for ...
FAQ: Respirator North
I have a North full face respirator, but I'm not sure which is the right filter to use when welding galvanized steel. I think it might be the organic vapor filter, but I'm not sure.
A: Welding on galvanized metal can be dangerous. The best bet is supplied air. This would be preferable over any filter. Always make sure there is good ventilation, too.
Photo Release -- ILC Dover Receives NIOSH Approval on Unique Escape Mask
FREDERICA, Del., Feb 28, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- ILC Dover, the manufacturer of Innovative Protective Equipment for the most demanding applications including spacesuits for NASA, announced today that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has approved its SCape(R) CO/CBRN30 Escape Mask. This leading technology respirator is the only one of its kind that meets the stringent NIOSH standards for an escape respirator that can be used with 30 minute duration for CBRN and Carbon Monoxide protection.
A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=11808
The SCape(R) CO/CBRN30 delivers the same chemical protection as the ILC SCape CBRN30 while offering the added protection for carbon monoxide. Like its popular predecessor deployed around the globe, the CO/CBRN 30 is very user friendly and incorporates an auto-on blower that delivers clean filtered air and excellent protection to the wearer. In addition to the added filtration capabilities, the latest product is more compact, comes in a wearable pouch, and is brightly colored to assist in escape operations.
Source: MarketWatch (press release)
north safety 7700 series half mask medium | Respirator Mask
Features of the North Safety 7700 Series Silicone Half-Mask Respirator: Design enables better vision. Required Accessories: Compatible North cartridges, filters and accessories. Minimal dead air space improves worker comfort by limiting re-breathing of exhaled air. Certifications: NIOSH approved under 42CFR84 for use against a variety of respiratory hazards, when used as designed with appropriate cartridges and filters. Low inhalation and exhalation resistance of the 7700 Series makes breathing easier to reduce worker fatigue. Direct cartridge-to-facepiece seal minimizes replacement parts and simplifies maintenance. Low profile provides a wide field of vision and does not interfere with protective eyewear.
Source: north safety 7700 series half mask medium | Respirator Mask
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Practical Guide to Respirator Usage in Industry
In theory, a regulatory authority may accept a respirator evaluated by any competent authority; however, in North America only, three organizations have been historically recognized as competent: the National Institute for Occupational ...
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Feb 27, 2012
North 5500 Series Half-Face Respirator, Medium (Misc.)
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Jen Hogarth, a 16-year old from North Tyneside, was one of the youngest people in UK to go through a gastric bypass surgery. At 23 stone (146 kgs), Jen could only sleep at night with a respirator to help her breathe. Her doctors' warning of the threat of a heart attack made her seek out what the surgeon at Sunderland Royal Hospital, Peter Small termed as 'the last resort.' Her problem with obesity was actually a result of the bullying she faced in school which ...
Jen Hogarth, a 16-year old from North Tyneside, was one of the youngest people in UK to go through a gastric bypass surgery. At 23 stone (146 kgs), Jen could only sleep at night with a respirator to help her breathe. Her doctors' warning of the threat of a heart attack made her seek out what the surgeon at Sunderland Royal Hospital, Peter Small termed as 'the last resort.' Her problem with obesity was actually a result of the bullying she faced in school which ...