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Respirator protection factors: Part I - Development of an anthropometric test panel

Journal Article · · Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States)

Respirators are currently approved by testing them on a number of subjects without specifying facial sizes. Anthropometrically designed test panels were developed that represent the majority of the working population in terms of relevant facial measurements.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM
OSTI ID:
5774340
Journal Information:
Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States) Vol. 39; ISSN AIHAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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