Development of Computer-Aided Face Fit Evaluation Methods
Project Information
| Principal Investigator | Ziqing Zhuang |
| Institution | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health |
| Project URL | View |
| Relevance to Implications | High |
| Class of Nanomaterial | Generic |
| Impact Sector | Human Health |
| Broad Research Categories |
Safety Control |
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Funding Information
| Country | USA |
| Anticipated Total Funding | n/a |
| Annual Funding | n/a |
| Funding Source | NIOSH |
| Funding Mechanism | Intramural |
| Funding Sector | Government |
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Abstract/Summary
The goal of this project is to develop computer-aided face-fit evaluation methods. Specific aims are to: (1) establish fit test panels for todays workers and recommend changes to the NIOSH certification program; (2) determine if mask design and face fit can be improved by using 3D data; (3) investigate correlation between 3D parameters and face fit; and (4) develop computer-aided face-fit evaluation methods which can be used to screen out respirators with poor face-fitting characteristics and design good-fitting respirators.
