Title: TB and Respiratory Protection (Continued)
Type: Text Slide with Picture
Content:
NIOSH certifies three categories of non-powered air purifying respirators based
on filtering efficiency. All three categories are acceptable for use against TB:
Type 100 (97.97% efficient)
Type 99 (99% efficient)
Type 95 (95% efficient)
[Images of a non-powered air purifying respirator]
Speaker Notes: The minimal acceptable level of respiratory protection for TB is
the Type 95 respirator. NIOSH respirator certification requirements are
contained in 42 CFR Part 84.
