The UMD Respiratory Protection Program provides direction on equipment and measures to protect us
from inhaling harmful substances, such as dust, fumes, gases, and other airborne particles. Respiratory
protection is essential for UMD personnel who may be exposed to these substances while working at
the University. Described below are some key parts of the respiratory protection program, that you can
find on this webpage; moreover, these elements are presented in the online training module, which