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  • Title: Respirator selection for clandestine methamphetamine laboratory investigation.
    Author: Meth Lab Response Group of Aiha Respiratory Protection Committee, Nelson GO, Bronder GD, Larson SA, Parker JA, Metzler RW.
    Journal: J Occup Environ Hyg; 2012; 9(6):D105-7. PubMed ID: 22571884.
    Abstract:
    First responders to illicit drug labs may not always have SCBA protection available. Air-purifying respirators using organic vapor cartridges with P-100 filters may not be sufficient. It would be better to use a NIOSH-approved CBRN respirator with its required multi-purpose cartridge system, which includes a P-100 filter. This would remove all the primary drug lab contaminants—organic vapors, acid gases, ammonia, phosphine, iodine, and airborne meth particulates. To assure the proper selection and use of a respirator, it is recommended that the contaminants present be identified and quantified and the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 respirator protection program requirements followed.
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