Are Powered Air-Purifying Respirators Right for You?

50 million workers need respiratory protection to help keep them safe against various airborne particulates, gases and vapors1.There is a range of respiratory solutions available including disposables, Air-Purifying Respirators (APR), Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR) and  Supplied Air and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

With so many options, it can be challenging to know which one is right for your workplace application. Learn how PAPR works and the key differentiators to consider based on your workers’ preferences and workplace applications.

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