Alex Beach | Ag Health & Safety Alliance

Call to action: Youth and filtering facepiece respirator (FFRs)

by Alex Beach | Jun 16, 2026 | Publications

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the need for youth-specific filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs), fit-testing protocols, and pediatric medical evaluation guidance, as current designs and regulations are largely adult-focused.

Filtering facepiece respirator use among farm youth in the US: A review.

by Alex Beach | Jun 16, 2026 | Publications

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for effective respiratory protection for youth, yet current filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) and related protocols are largely designed for adults. This systematic review of 31 studies (1990–2023) found that while FFRs...

Organization of Community-Based Respirator Fit Testing Programs for Agricultural Workers

by Alex Beach | Dec 17, 2025 | Publications

The agricultural industry exposed individuals to diverse respiratory hazards, yet historically, respirator use has been low. This publication outlines the development and initial impact of Community-Based Respirator Fit Testing Programs.