Introduction: Respirators are required when employees or students on campus are involved in work settings that may expose them to chemicals, particulates, or biological agents in the air that are at harmful levels.

Every Colorado State University employee or student who wears a respirator must participate in the Respirator Use Surveillance Program. Detailed information about enrolling in the program can be found under the Respirator Dashboard tab. A complete overview of the program can be found in the Respiratory Protection Program Written Plan.

N-95

N, R, or P disposable respirator (filter mask, without cartridge, such as N95)

Half-face

Half-face (negative pressure) respirator

Full-face

Full-face (negative pressure) respirator

PAPR-loose

Powered-air purifying respirator (PAPR) loose fit

SCBA

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or supplied air respirator

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Respiratory Protection flow chart