Earlier in the year, ASTM International released a new standard, ASTM 3502-21 Standard Specification for Barrier Face Coverings. This web page provides a table of barrier face coverings (BFCs) and Workplace Performance/Performance Plus masks that conform to the ASTM F3502-21 standard and NIOSH requirements.
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: Performance Standard for Filtering Respirators Expiry date: 29/05/2021
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.
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.
Workplace Health Without Borders (WHWB) continues its series of teleconferences on COVID-19 and Education.
The 2021 education workshop is now over.
The Role of Respiratory Protection in Response to Coronavirus.
The series completed in 2020. Recordings are available to members.
