Niosh Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Niosh and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| A Potential Carcinogen More importantly, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has labeled formaldehyde a potential human carcinogen. | View Page |
| Respiratory Protective Equipment Respirators are used in situations that pose a high risk for exposure.Respirator usage for TB is now regulated under the general industry standard for respiratory protection.Risk assessment determines HCWs who should wear respiratory protection.HCWS are screened for medical conditions by a physician prior to using respiratory protection.Respirators should be selected from those approved by CDC and NIOSH.Fit testing provides a method to determine which respirator model and size fits the wearer best and to confirm that the wearer can properly fit the respirator. Each time the respirator is worn, the wearer performs a user-seal check to ensure adequate respiratory protection. | View Page |
| References Pratt R, Robison V, Navin T. Trends in tuberculosis. MMWR/57(11);281 - 285; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: March 21, 2008. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5711a2.htm Last accessed on May 23, 2008.Respiratory Protection in Health-Care Settings Fact Sheet. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/99-143.html. Last accessed May 23, 2008. Slide set - Guidelines for preventing the transmission of M. Tuberculosis in Healthcare settings, 2005. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/tb/pubs/slidesets/InfectionGuidelines/program.htm Last accessed on May 23, 2008.Tuberculin Skin Testing Fact Sheet. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/TB/pubs/tbfactsheets/skintesting.htm Last accessed on May 23, 2008. | View Page |