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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Data Sources and Methods." Institute of Medicine. 2007. Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11815.
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Data Sources and Methods

The Committee on the Assessment of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH’s) Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users conducted four in-person meetings, heard from subject matter experts, and reviewed a wide body of technical literature prior to making its final findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

In accordance with National Academies’ procedures, a list of the committee members was posted for public comment for 20 days prior to the first committee meeting, and members of the public were given the opportunity to provide comment on the committee’s work throughout the course of the study.

The committee was provided a copy of NIOSH’s 2004 report A Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users in addition to copies of other relevant articles: Analysis of 3D Data for the Improvement of Respirator Seals—Final Report (2004), Study Protocol— Anthropometric Survey of Respirator Users (2001), Supporting Statement—Anthropometric Survey of Respiratory Users (2002),Program to Establish Quantitative Respirator Fit Testing at NIOSH TCB (1977), Respirator Studies for the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (1976), Selection of Respirator Test Panels Representative of U.S. Adult Facial Sizes (1976), Final Report—Anthropometry for Respirator Sizing (1972), Appendix A—References and Background Bibliography on Anthropometry (1944-1970) and Respiratory Protective Devices (1919-1962) (1970), and Appendix B—General Qualifications, Experience and Facilities—Personnel Resumes (1970) provided by the sponsor. Additionally, the committee reviewed a wide body of other technical literature written by industrial hygienists, dentists, plastic surgeons, anthropolo-

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Data Sources and Methods." Institute of Medicine. 2007. Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11815.
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gists, and other experts concerned with and experienced in measuring the head and facial features of persons.

MEETINGS

The committee’s first meeting was held on November 3-4, 2005. During the course of that meeting, the committee became acquainted with each other and with their charge. They also heard from the sponsor regarding their view on the study.

A second meeting of the committee was held on December 8-9, 2005. The committee used this meeting to gain a deeper understanding of the sponsor’s perspectives on the study of the potential impact the revised panel will have on outside parties.

Following that second meeting, the work of that committee was put on hold, so that several members of that committee and the Academies staff could answer an urgent request from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the potential reusability of respirators (see the IOM report Reusability of Facemasks During an Influenza Pandemic: Facing the Flu, 2006). During this interim period, the committee continued to communicate via e-mail and discuss questions central to their statement of task.

The committee’s work resumed on July 10-11, 2006, with a meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During this meeting the committee heard from respirator manufacturers and the sponsor. Additionally, the committee was given the opportunity to tour the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratories (NPPTL).

The committee’s final meeting was held in Irvine, California, on August 23-24, 2006. This served as a writing meeting for the committee wherein they came to consensus on their conclusions and recommendations and the structure of the report.

Agendas for the open meetings are provided in Boxes A-1 through A-3.

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Data Sources and Methods." Institute of Medicine. 2007. Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11815.
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BOX A-1

Agenda: Committee Meeting

Thursday, November 3, 2005

Washington, D.C.

Room 201

OPEN SESSION

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00

Welcome and Introductions

John Bailar

Committee Chair

Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago

1:15

Background and Charge to the Committee

Maryann D’Alessandro

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, (NIOSH)

National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, (NPPTL)

1:30

NPPTL Overview

Les Boord

NIOSH, NPPTL

 

William Newcomb

ISO Update

2:00

History of the Respirator Panel

Roland Berry Ann

NIOSH, NPPTL

2:30

Break

2:45

Current Research of the Respirator Panel

Ziqing Zhuang

NIOSH, NTTPL

3:45

Open Questions to the NPPTL Presenters

4:15

Similar Efforts in the DoD

Alex Pappas

Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

4:45

Discussion

5:30

Adjourn Meeting

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Data Sources and Methods." Institute of Medicine. 2007. Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11815.
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BOX A-2

Agenda: Committee Meeting

Thursday, December 8, 2005

Washington, D.C.

Keck Center, Room 206

OPEN SESSION

10:00 a.m.

Welcome and Introductions

John Bailar

Committee Chair

Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago

10:15

Use of the Anthropometric Panel

- Total Inward Leakage vs. Fit Test vs. User Seal Check

- Demonstration of Respirator Fit-Test Techniques

- Standard-Setting Organizations

William Newcomb

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, (NIOSH)

National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, (NPPTL)

11:15

Review of 3D Imaging Techniques Used in the NIOSH Data Collection

Ziqing Zhuang

NIOSH, NPPTL

12:00 p.m.

Lunch (Provided in Room 206)

1:00

Review of Potential Impact of the Revised Panel on Workforce Users

Jim Platner

Center to Protect Workers’ Rights

1:45

Discussion of the Committee’s Statement of Task

Maryann D’Alessandro

NPPTL

2:30

Open Questions for All Speakers

3:00

Adjourn Open Session

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Data Sources and Methods." Institute of Medicine. 2007. Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11815.
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BOX A-3

Agenda: Committee Meeting Number 3

Monday, July 10, 2006

Pittsburgh, PA

National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory

Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Bldg. 140 (Conference Room)

OPEN SESSION

7:00 a.m.

Meet in Lobby for Shuttle Transportation to NPPTL

Crowne Plaza Hotel—Pittsburgh Int’l Airport

1160 Thorn Run Road

Coraopolis, PA 15108

8:15

Continental Breakfast

8:45

Call to Order and Introductions

 

Review the Statement of Task

Maryann D’Alessandro

National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL)

9:00

Anthropometrics Research to Practice

LANL Panel Representation

Roland Berry Ann, NPPTL

 

Current Certification Testing

Heinz Ahlers, NPPTL

 

Total Inward Leakage

Bill Hoffman, NPPTL

10:15

Time for Questions

10:30

Break

 

Manufacturer’s Anthropometric Data

10:45

Jeffrey Birkner, Moldex

11:05

Julie Tremblay, Aearo

11:25

Bob Weber, 3M

11:45

Time for Questions

12:15

Lunch

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Data Sources and Methods." Institute of Medicine. 2007. Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11815.
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1:15

Fit-Test Issues

Roy McKay

University of Cincinnati

1:45

Time for Questions

2:00

Break

2:15

Tour of NPPTL

2:30

Respirator Certification Lab Tours—Heinz Ahlers

Tour of Certification Lab—Bldg. 37

3:30

Technology Research Branch Lab Tours—Ron Shaffer

Tour of Anthropometrics and Chemistry Lab—Bldg. 13

Tour of Physiology Lab—Bldg. 29

5:30

Adjourn Meeting

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Data Sources and Methods." Institute of Medicine. 2007. Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11815.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Data Sources and Methods." Institute of Medicine. 2007. Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11815.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Data Sources and Methods." Institute of Medicine. 2007. Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11815.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Data Sources and Methods." Institute of Medicine. 2007. Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11815.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Data Sources and Methods." Institute of Medicine. 2007. Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11815.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Data Sources and Methods." Institute of Medicine. 2007. Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11815.
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NIOSH and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) share responsibility for overseeing respiratory protection in the workplace and have established regulations for this purpose. Specifically, NIOSH has issued regulations which define respirator testing and certification. OSHA has issued regulations which define conditions under which employers are required to maintain respiratory protection programs in general industry, shipyards, marine terminals, and construction.

In 2005, NIOSH contracted with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to study the NIOSH-sponsored Anthrotech study along with its supporting information and reports, and to examine and report on the adequacy and relevance of the study protocol, the analyses conducted, the resulting anthropometric dataset, and the appropriateness of the respirator fit-test panels derived from the new dataset.

Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users focuses on the establishment of the scientific base required for certification standards of respirators, not their use in the workplace. This report describes and analyzes the anthropometric measurements performed by Anthrotech for its NIOSH-sponsored study. This report looks at the survey methods used by Anthrotech in the study, and examines how Anthrotech analyzed its data to derive fit-test panels and suggests some ways that analysis could be improved. This report discusses future directions, pointing toward further analyses of the data and offers suggestions for moving from research to practice.

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