Defective Respirator Attorneys

Respirators are small but critically important pieces of equipment used by workers around the world to filter out contaminants from the air. These devices can range from simple charcoal filters to elaborate mechanized air scrubbers that can detect the smallest particulate matter. The level of the respirator depends greatly on the material to be filtered, as different contaminants need different levels of filtration.

Unfortunately, far too many respirators fall short of the standards of protection necessary for ensuring the health of the workers who use them. Defective respirators can cause diseases that do not exhibit symptoms until many years after exposure, which prevents immediate correction of faulty equipment. In such cases, instances of asbestosis, silicosis, and black lung disease develop before they are even noticed.