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Subject: [DCHAS-L] OSHA Issues Frequently Asked Question and Answer Confirming N95 Respirators Protect Against the Coronavirus
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https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOL/bulletins/2a6a5c9

OSHA Issues Frequently Asked Question and Answer Confirming N95 Respirators Protect Against the Coronavirus

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor‰??s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on how N95 respirators effectively protect wearers from coronavirus exposure.
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/covid-19-faq.html#respirator

OSHA is aware of incorrect claims stating that N95 respirators filter does not capture particles as small as the virus that causes the coronavirus. OSHA‰??s new FAQ explains why an N95 respirator is effective at protecting users from the virus.

Visit OSHA‰??s COVID-19 webpage for further information and resources about the coronavirus.
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA‰??s role is to help ensure these conditions for America‰??s workers by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education, and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
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Megan Sweeney, 202-693-4661, sweeney.megan.p**At_Symbol_Here**dol.gov

Release Number: 20-1845-NAT

U.S. Department of Labor news materials are accessible at http://www.dol.gov. The Department‰??s Reasonable Accommodation Resource Center converts departmental information and documents into alternative formats, which include Braille and large print. For alternative format requests, please contact the Department at (202) 693-7828 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (federal relay).

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