Protecting Chimney Sweeps from Respiratory Hazards: Respirator Use

Chimney sweeps are exposed to harmful contaminants on the job which can negatively impact their health and potentially lead to serious illnesses. This fact sheet provides employers and sweeps information about respirator selection and use to help reduce sweeps’ exposure to harmful contaminants.

Protecting Chimney Sweeps from Respiratory Hazards: Respirator Use

Suggested Citation

NIOSH, National Chimney Sweep Guild [2024]. Protecting Chimney Sweeps from Respiratory Hazards: Respirator Use. By Kiederer M, Metzler RW, Ferrari B, and Page F. Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2024-122, https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHPUB2024122.