Individuals at UNH are entitled to a working and learning environment free of unsafe and unhealthy conditions. This goal as it pertains to respiratory health is best attained through the development and implementation of engineering controls-modifying the source in order to reduce the amount of contaminants to which one is exposed. Often the implementation of engineering controls is insufficient or not feasible. In these situations, the use of respiratory protection is required.
什么是呼吸器?
Respirators act as a barrier preventing those hazardous airborne contaminants from entering the body through the respiratory system. A respirator will only be effective if it is used following strict guidelines and procedures to ensure their proper use, 护理, 和维护. The purpose of the UNH 呼吸防护计划 is to provide this guidance and define responsibilities for the timely issuing, 测试, 维护, 以及呼吸器的使用.
OEHS的支持
The Office of 环境卫生 and 安全 is available to provide technical support for the 呼吸防护 program to include:
- 危害评估
- 培训
- Fit测试
- Exposure monitoring for chemical substances
- 呼吸机的选择
额外的资源
知识库包含表单, 指导和培训材料, 分钟, 政策, tools and other resources to support your 研究 efforts by topic area.
Brian Cournoyer, Occupational 健康 and 安全 Manager
电话:(603)862-4761
电子邮件: 布莱恩.cournoyer@budget-app.com
Vacant - Occupational 健康 and 安全 Coordinator
电话:(603)862-4266
