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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2020 Jun 5.
Published in final edited form as: J Int Soc Respir Prot. 2020;36(1):36–51.

Table I.

Example Respirator Visual Inspection Checklist

Visual Inspection Items Evaluation
1. Does the packaging have any signs of damage? □ YES □ NO □ NA
2. Does the respirator have an odor? □ YES □ NO □ NA
3. Does the respirator have a presence of dust? □ YES □ NO □ NA
4. Is the respirator deformed in any way? □ YES □ NO □ NA
5. Is the nose clip cracked, corroded, or detached? □ YES □ NO □ NA
6. Is the nose foam flaking, or does it appear damaged? □ YES □ NO □ NA
7. Does the respirator appear moldy? □ YES □ NO □ NA
8. If applicable, are the staples attaching the straps cracked, corroded, or rusty? □ YES □ NO □ NA
9. Are the straps detached from the respirator? □ YES □ NO □ NA
10. Are the straps damaged in any way? □ YES □ NO □ NA