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Risk Assessment: Respiratory Protection
Risk assessment is the estimation of the likelihood of adverse effects resulting from exposure to a disease or from absence of beneficial influences.
When conducting a risk assessment, consider:
- What the likelihood is of employee exposure to an airborne infectious disease?
- Can exposure to an airborne infectious disease reasonably be anticipated?
Step 2: Selection of Respirators
Last Updated: 10/20/2022