RZ Pro

Fixed example assumptions: $50 per facepiece including its first filter set; $5 per additional complete filter set; one additional set per employee per month. These assumptions are not verified RZ figures.

Disposable annual cost = employees × shifts per month × respirators per shift × unit price × 12. Reusable first year cost = initial equipment + 12 months of replacement filters. Savings = disposable cost minus reusable cost. Payback divides upfront equipment costs by monthly equipment and filter savings, assuming steady use. Labor, cleaning supplies, maintenance, and other operating or program costs are excluded from both sides; this is not a total cost of ownership calculation.

The example assumes one facepiece lasts the comparison year and the first filter set is included in its price. RZ must account for spares, replacements, additional fit testing, training, administration, shipping, disposal, and taxes in a confirmed quote. Actual savings will depend on these unmodeled costs. Excluding cleaning and maintenance costs does not remove the need to perform them. No productivity, health, injury, or waste savings are assumed.

Filter quantities are budgeting assumptions, not replacement instructions. Follow manufacturer instructions and workplace requirements. Replace filters when required, including when damaged, soiled, or breathing resistance increases. Never extend use to meet a savings target. Respirator selection, required approval, medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and maintenance remain employer responsibilities. This calculator does not establish OSHA compliance or NIOSH approval for any RZ model.

OSHA respiratory protection guidance · NIOSH discussion of reusable respirator costs