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Please be advised that the Draft Standard CSA Z94.4.1, Performance standard for filtering respirators has been posted for the mandatory 60-day Public Review.  It will remain open until May 29th, 2021.  The draft has been posted on the CSA Group Public Review site.  Link to the CSA Z94.4.1 Public Review Draft: Identifier: CSA Z94.4.1 Title: […]

Today, global standards organization ASTM International approved a new standard for barrier face coverings that will help establish minimum design, performance, labeling, and care requirements for reusable barrier face coverings.

Webinar: ASTM F3407 Respirator Fit Capability Standard: General Overview and Impact on Work Settings Date: Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 2:00PM EST—3:00PM EST

Workplace Health Without Borders plans to resume regular teleconferences featuring interesting presentations and engaging discussions. 

New specification on minimum performance requirements and test methods for community face coverings open for comment

The Health Interventions in Volcanic Eruptions (HIVE) project prinicipal investigator, Claire J. Horwell, has written a supplement to the DISASTER newsletter of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).  The supplement summarizes the research and key findings on preparing for, and protecting communities from, respiratory exposure to volcanic ash.     Disasters Issue 130 Oct2020 Horwell

Workplace Health Without Borders (WHWB) continues its series of teleconferences on COVID-19 and Education.  

2021 Education Workshop Programme The 2021 education workshop is now over.  

2020 Webinar Series The Role of Respiratory Protection in Response to Coronavirus. The series completed in 2020.  Recordings are available to members.