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Who is responsible for approving respirators?
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Correct answer: A. NIOSH
- A. NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) is responsible for testing and approving/certifying respirators in the U.S., including N95s used in dental settings.
- B. FDA regulates medical devices and drugs, not respirator certification.
- C. EPA handles environmental regulation, not respirator certification.
- D. OSHA sets workplace safety standards and regulations for respirator USE but does NOT certify/approve respirators.
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