[MCOH-EH] Hepa Mask Fit Testing/PAPR

[Mark Catlin]

Hi Marilyn,

The ATS has a good guide on their website:

http://www.thoracic.org/statements/resources/eoh/resp1-13.pdf

it is a bit dated, but seems to still be a good reference.

Mark
Health and Safety Director
SEIU
1800 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 730 - 7290
(202) 436 - 0856 cell
mark.catlin at seiu.org

On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 10:32 AM, Marilyn Byrd <MSBYRD at uhhg.org> wrote:

> Good morning everyone,
>
> I am reviewing our process of Hepa Mask Fit testing and PAPR usage.  I am
> searching for detailed, evidence based information on which medical
> conditions would prevent the usage of the hepa mask and require PAPR usage.
>
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> The OSHA cites I have reviewed give very broad information such as heart
> disease, lung disease, and claustrophobia.
>
> As you know there are several types of heart and lung disease conditions
> on the OSHA Medical Questionnaire.  It seems it is left to the medical
> provider or health care professional reviewing the questionnaire to
> determine which type of heart or lung disease would require PAPR testing.
>
>
>
> Thank you for your assistance.
>
>
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>
> Marilyn Byrd, RN MSN
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