Respirator Selection Guide for the Healthcare Industry

Healthcare personnel are exposed to a variety of respiratory hazards on the job. Depending on the hazard, different types of respiratory protection may be appropriate. This fact sheet provides industry-specific respirator selection and use information for employers and respiratory protection program managers in healthcare to help minimize the number of healthcare personnel exposed to harmful contaminants.

Respirator Selection Guide for the Healthcare Industry

Suggested Citation

NIOSH [2024]. Respirator Selection Guide for the Healthcare Industry. By Kiederer M, Casey M, Sietsema M, McClain C, Haas EJ, and Page F. Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2025-102, https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHPUB2025102.