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Previous SEL Number: 01AR-03-PAPM

Description: Emergency medical powered air-purifying respirator (certified as compliant with NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999).

ImportantFeatures: NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999 powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) are loose-fitting PAPRs where the hood is constructed of materials that meet the single-use garment material criteria specified in NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999, which include viral penetration resistance of materials, seams for the hood, and minimum physical properties. Respirator protection is provided using high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters. NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999 PAPRs must also be certified by NIOSH

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

under the relevant requirements of 42 CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

Part 84.

Operating Considerations: NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999 power air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) should be used whenever there is a strong likelihood for exposure to bloodborne or airborne pathogens through aerosol or liquid contact. Use of NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999 PAPRs offer the benefit of extended use time, lower breathing resistance, and improved perceived comfort from blower-based air; these respirators do not require qualitative or quantitative fit testing and thus can accommodate a large range of end user populations. User considerations are provided in OSHA Title 29 CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

1910.132, 1910.134, and 1910.1030; NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; and NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program.

Training Requirements: OSHA 1910.132
Initial Training: Minimal (<1 day)
Sustainment Training: Minimal (<1 day)

Mandatory Standards:

NFPA 1999: Standard on Protective Clothing and Ensembles for Emergency Medical Operations, 2018 Edition (planned for incorporation into NFPA 1950)

Applicable Standards and References:

29 CFR 1910. 120 (OSHA), Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

29 CFR 1910. 132 (OSHA), General Requirements

29 CFR 1910. 134 (OSHA), Respiratory Protection

29 CFR 1910.1030 (OSHA), Bloodborne Pathogens

42 CFR 84 (NIOSH), Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices

ASTM F3387-23 Standard Practice for Respiratory Protection

ASTM F3537-21 Standard Guide for Respirator Fit Testing Methods

ASTM F3620-22 Standard Practice for Respiratory Protection - Respirator Use - Physical Qualifications for Personnel

NFPA 1404: Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training, 2018 Edition (planned for incorporation into NFPA 1400)

NFPA 1550: Standard for Emergency Responder Health and Safety, 2024 Edition

NFPA 1581: Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program, 2022 Edition (planned for incorporation into NFPA 1580)

MSSL:

Responder Safety: Infectious Diseases