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Disclaimer iv

Foreword v

Abbreviations ix

Acknowledgments x

Introduction 1
Respiratory Protection Program Elements For Health Care Workers 1
Exposed To Tuberculosis

Respiratory Program Administration 2
General 2
NIOSH Recommended Steps for Improving the Knowledge and
Skills of the Program Administrator 2
Duties 3

Step 1 Conduct a TB Risk Assessment 4

Step 2 Select Respirators 5

Respirator Selection for Protection Against TB 5

Introduction 5
Types of Respirators for Protection Against TB 7
A. Disposable Particulate Respirators 7
B. Replaceable Particulate Respirators 8
C. PAPRs 9
D. Positive-Pressure Supplied-Air Respirators 10

Step 3 Write Standard Operating Procedures 11
Sample SOP 12

Step 4 Medically Screen All Users 18

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