Program Scope and Application:
Public Health Respiratory Protection Program Template
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This program applies to all employees who could potentially be exposed to airborne respiratory illnesses during normal work operations, and during non-routine or emergency situations.
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Some of the types of work activities required to wear respirators are outlined in the table below:
| Work Process | Location | Type of Respirator |
|---|---|---|
| Contact tracing/ disease investigation (Airborne Precautions) |
Community settings | N95 Disposable PAPR |
| Patient contact/ care (Airborne Precautions) |
Patient care areas | N95 Disposable PAPR |
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