This guide is designed to provide the information needed to expand the reader's understanding of the concepts and day-to-day operations of respiratory protection. For the novice, it seeks to establish and implement an effective respiratory protection programme, and for the experienced professional, it seeks to provide in-depth knowledge that goes beyond the basics. It addresses the development of respiratory protection devices, the capabilities and limitations of specific respirators, the respirator certification system, how to select appropriate filters, how to predict the service life of...