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Appendix C: Glossary
Pages 81-87

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... A nonprofit organization that develops standard testing methods by the consensus of volunteers representing manufacturers, users, and others. Avian influenza: A type of influenza A infection caused by avian (bird)
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... Disinfection: The destruction and removal of pathogenic organisms, especially by means of chemical substances. Disposable respirator: A respirator that is designed to be discarded after contamination, excessive resistance to breathing, or physical damage, or when odor breakthrough or other warning indicators render the device unsuitable for further use.
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... Quantitative fit-testing requires more complex test equipment and provides an actual measure of the fit factor. Fit-testing is an essential prerequisite for effective respirator use and must meet OSHA respiratory protection standards.
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... Avian influenza is the H5N1 subtype. Inspirable particles: Particles having a mass median aerodynamic diameter smaller than 100 µm.
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... Requires low-level disinfection. NPPTL: National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory: A division of NIOSH that among other tasks performs respirator certification tests.
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... Reaerosolization: The process by which any aerially deposited material can be resuspended. Respirable particles: Particles having a mass median aerodynamic diameter smaller than 5 µm.
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... User seal check: An action conducted by the user each time the respirator is donned to determine if the device is properly seated on the face. A user seal check, like the initial fit-testing, is an essential prerequisite for effective respirator use.
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  • fit factor
  • sterile body

  • voluntary covering
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  • sterilization prior
  • atmospheric contaminants
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