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NIOSH Personal Protective Equipment Information (PPE-Info)

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Barrier Face Coverings and NIOSH Performance/Performance Plus Masks Conforming BFCs and Workplace Performance/Performance Plus Masks The Table below list BFCs and Workplace Performance/Performance Plus masks that conform to the ASTM F3502-21 and NIOSH requirements, respectively. The quantitative test results were provided to NIOSH by the manufacturers. Contact information is provided so you can contact the […]

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GUIDANCE FOR THE RE-OPENING OF SCHOOLS

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Protecting the health, safety and welfare of the world’s students, faculty, and administrators from the spread of SARS-Cov-2 (the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease) is essential to protecting the entire population. ASHRAE’s guidance for schools provides practical information and checklists to help minimize the chance of spreading SARS-CoV-2. A summary of key general recommendations

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Reopening: Guidance for Gyms and Workout Facilities

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Gyms and workout facilities have been very challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these businesses have been viewed as “non-essential” by state governments and are closed. Many have been forced to lay off or furlough key employees, which may complicate re-opening as states start to relax shelter-in-place and stay-at-home restrictions.

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Reopening: Guidance for the Restaurant Industry

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The restaurant industry has quickly adapted to stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders across the U.S. Many establishments have come up with unique solutions such as offering reduced menus, drive-thru or curbside pick-up, using apps and texts to manage orders, no contact delivery, combo or boxed meals that fare better in to-go containers, and even implementing robotics for food handling. The industry

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Reopening: Guidance for the Bar Industry

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The bar industry has been incredibly challenged by stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders across the United States. The majority of bars that derive over 50 percent of sales by alcohol have been forced to close and furlough or lay off employees. Most states are not allowing bars to reopen at the full operation as shelter-in-place restrictions are being relaxed. Some establishments have come

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ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force Laboratory Subcommittee Guidance Document

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SARS-CoV-2 virus, and other similar pathogens, may spread through various transmission routes, including direct or indirect contact with contaminated surfaces and exposure to respiratory droplets. While not initially considered, more data are becoming available that indicates that the potential for exposure from aerosolized particles must also be addressed. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease

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