NIOSH Approval definition
NIOSH Approval. Approval means a certificate or formal document issued by NIOSH stating that an individual respirator or combination of respirators has met the minimum requirements of 42 CFR Part 84 and that the applicant is authorized to use and attach an approval label to any respirator, respirator container, or instruction card for any respirator manufactured or assembled in conformance with the plans and specifications upon which the approval was based, as evidence of such approval. Particulate Material: Solid or liquid particles found in the air. These particles may include dust, dirt, soot, smoke, and drops of liquid, and airborne particles transmitted to and from HCP and patients. Surgical N95 Respirator: Single-use, disposable respiratory protective device (RPD) used in a healthcare setting that is worn by HCP during procedures to protect both the patient and HCP from the transfer of microorganisms,