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Respirator Fit Testing – Qualify your competency

10th April 2025

ESF organises on the 6th of May (14:00-15:30 Brussels time) a webinar “Respirator Fit Testing – Qualify your competency”. The webinar will talk about all aspects of competency of fit test operators and the qualification schemes. Interesting content for all persons responsible for selection and management of respiratory protective equipment. Programme: Speakers: Registration: free of charge, […]

FaceFit Respirator Demonstrator Model (FFRED)

7th February 2025

Video on the Face Fit Respirator Demonstrator Model (FFRED) In partnership with the British Safety Industry Federation, HSE has published a refreshed version of a video on the FaceFit Respirator Demonstrator model (FFRED). The video highlights why it is important to have face fit tests and the importance of having a good seal to the […]

ISRP CONFERENCE 2028 JAPAN

31st December 2024

We are grateful that the Japan Section of the ISRP have announced that they intend to host the International Respiratory Conference 2028 in Japan. More details will be published in the coming years, including venue information, sponsorship opportunities, and the call for papers. In the meantime, please consider attending ISRP 2026 in Atlanta, GA USA.

ISRP CONFERENCE 2026 ATLANTA USA

31st December 2024

We are pleased to announce that the Americas Section will be hosting the next International Conference of the ISRP in Atlanta, GA USA the back half of 2026. More details will be published in the coming months, including venue information, sponsorship opportunities, and the call for papers. The International Society for Respiratory Protection, ISRP, is […]

Partnership Opportunity to Determine the Fit of FFRs Worn Over Beard Bands

9th August 2024

NIOSH has announced an opportunity for respirator manufacturers, NIOSH approval holders, and beard band manufacturers to participate, through a collaborative agreement, in a project titled ‘‘Fit Testing of Respirators on Those Wearing Beard Bands.’’ The aim of this project is to determine how well respirators provide protection to workers with facial hair when using a beard band. See […]

ISRP FACE-UP Workshop Series (updated)

29th April 2024

ISRP FACE-UP Workshop Series Workshop 1 recording and presentations available now (click Read More) Workshop 2 (in-person @ISRP2024 in Oxford, UK): Identify solutions and develop a roadmap ISRP is a partner with FACE-UP project (Factors Affecting Childhood Exposure to Urban Particulates) which is a research consortium undertaking research into the factors that affect children’s exposure […]

HSM Features ISRP2024

29th April 2024

The latest digital edition of Health & Safety Matters (HSM) features an article by Mike Clayton, ISRP past president and introduces what can be expected at the conference in Oxford, UK. The following link opens to a digital edition. You may find the article by navigating to page 40. HSM The Independent Voice of […]