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Choosing the Right Size Respirator Respirators are designed to fit the vast majority of adults—men, women, and some youths—covering...
Facial Hair and Respirator Fit For a respirator to provide effective protection, there must be no facial hair under...
Shaving Guidelines for Respirator Use The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines a clean-shaven face, for the purpose...
In discussions about respiratory protection, you might encounter several abbreviations. Here is a simple guide to some of the...
Most observations record PM10 and PM2.5 (This is particulate matter with a particulate size of 10 and 2.5 µm)....
Hard and softwood (grinding, cutting, and drilling) will require a protection level of APF20 (according to the UK Health...
More information is needed to be able to give better guidance as to the correct filtering for paint spraying...
There are filters available that can offer protection from soot particles and unburnt hydrocarbons (fuel) however filtering out harmful...
PressToCheck™ filters provide the user with a unique ability to check that they have fitted the respirator/mask correctly. The...
We cannot answer this question completely since the COSHH handbook (available at all good book shops) is quite a...
It is the level of protection that a wearer can reasonably expect in the workplace. It is different from...
WEL stands for Workplace Exposure Limit and they have been derived to safeguard workers during tasks. A WEL is...
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) along with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are useful information guides that...
There are several things that should be considered when selecting respiratory protection. The first thing that should be considered...
No, COSHH is the abbreviation for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Respiratory protection is designed to protect you,...
We cannot answer this question completely since the COSHH handbook (available at all good book shops) is quite a...
The mask has been made to EN 405 Standard - the mask has a maximum life of 28 days...
This standard covers full face masks, with assessments including field of vision, flammability, and strength of connections, and tests...
It is a way to check that the respirator being worn will actually offer the protection that it has...
Fit Testing should be reviewed on a case by case basis. Here are some of those instances: have facial...
Fit Testing is now recommended by BSIF every 2 years as of 10th April 2019. Prior to this JSP...
Yes, they do. Any tight fitting respirator aligned to a full face mask, half masks and disposable masks must...
No, a much higher fit factor is required for a full face mask, HSE reports have shown that a...
Tight-fitting respirators: disposable dust masks, half or full face masks.
Anyone who uses tight-fitting RPE for protection in the workplace.
Fit testing should be carried out on initial selection or, at least, before an individual uses the respirator in...
Fit testing of RPE must be carried out by a competent individual with experience of conducting the relevant test....
Qualitative: Method whereby a respirator worn by a test subject is challenged using a substance to be detected by...
Faces vary in shape, size and proportions and one respirator will not fit everyone – it is important to...
The EN 149 standard covers particle filtering half masks, commonly called disposable dust masks, and sets out requirements for...
Respiratory hazards cause irreparable damage to lungs and airways which can lead to serious illnesses including lung disease and...
Each offer different types of protection and to different levels. Disposable respirators filter inhaled air to protect the wearer...
In recent days, we are getting increasing numbers of enquiries about JSP’s Force®10 Full Face Mask fitted with PressToCheck™...
Reusable respiratory protective equipment (RPE) needs to be maintained. Cleaning your respirator is essential to make sure it remains...
The latest annual work-related ill health and injury statistics have been published by the HSE. The figures cover work-related...
Silica dust has long posed a hazard in industries using brick, natural stone and concrete products. However, the growing...
Disposable respirators are certified to the EN 149 standard. Despite often being referred to as disposable dust masks, these...
The Springfit™ Detectable range of disposable respirators combine the unique Springfit™ endoskeleton and integrated spring feature with detectable technology,...
The materials, processes and equipment used in road construction generate harmful airborne contaminants, causing irritation and discomfort in the...
Safety eyewear and faceshields need to fit properly to offer protection. Incorrectly fitted eye protection cannot perform at the...
There are two types of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) fit testing. Both require the test subject to wear the...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Early diagnosis is critical to improve survival rates, however...
When selecting a respirator it is important to consider suitability for the task and wearer. Depending on the type...
Doctors in the UK are raising awareness of the silicosis risk to engineered stone workers and calling for the...
Working outdoors in hot weather can be dangerous without the right precautions. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation and glare from the...
Asbestos poses a hazard to workers across many different industries worldwide. When materials that contain asbestos are broken up...
Finding a respirator that fits well is crucial for protection. Tight-fitting respirators, such as half and full face masks,...
JSP filters and cartridges for half and full face masks are tested rigorously to ensure quality and performance. Filters...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a campaign to improve understanding of the legal duties to manage asbestos....
Loose-fitting respirators are powered respirators with a helmet or hood. The powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) devices deliver filtered...
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign is promoted by a global community of cancer and health organisations,...
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is required for workers in many environments where airborne substances pose a hazard to health....
Filters for half masks and full face masks provide protection against a range of hazardous substances. Particulate filters –...
Biological matter in an airborne state can transmit microorganisms via aerosol. These hazards are referred to as ‘bioaerosols’ and...
Terminology used to describe facial hair and suitable RPE can often be lost in translation. It is important to...
Construction dust poses a huge hazard on site. Inhaling dusts from stone, concrete, wood and other construction materials can...
When reading or talking about respiratory protection, you will come across many abbreviations. These terms are shortened forms of...
It is important to consider more than just dust when selecting a respirator for working with medium-density fibreboard (MDF)....
An Assigned Protection Factor (APF) refers to the level of protection that a wearer can reasonably expect from a...
Occupational exposure to asbestos is the leading cause of cancer deaths. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that develops...
An effective system of maintenance for RPE is essential to ensure the equipment continues to provide the level of protection for...
Understanding Exposure Hazards Workplace respiratory exposure hazards are encountered in four forms: solid particulates, liquid particulates, gases, and vapours....
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued a safety notice stating that ear loop respirators do not provide protection as tight-fitting respiratory protective...
Selecting RPE with low breathing resistance helps to reduce fatigue and increase comfort levels. Respirators with exhalation valves and minimal inhalation...
Face Size and Shape Face size and shape are important considerations when selecting RPE. The mask must fit the wearer’s...
With many types of respirators, masks, and face coverings in use and on the market, it is important to understand how...
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is extremely important in construction environments, where dusts such as Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) and other...
Dust in the workplace is a significant issue. HSE research from November 2020 estimates 17,000 new cases of work-related respiratory disease,...
Tight-fitting RPE relies on creating a seal between the mask body and the wearer’s face to provide protection – a poorly...
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in construction environments Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is extremely important in construction environments, where dusts such...
EVOGuard® maximises compatibility, offering seamless integration with safety headwear and ear defenders for combined protection. One-piece moulded visors are supplied...
Filters for half and full face masks protect against various forms of hazardous substance, including particulates and gas/vapours. Both half masks and full face...
Implementation of a Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) programme can help to ensure workers are protected from exposure to hazardous substances. To...
Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is covered by a number of standards. Separate European (EN) standards give requirements specific to certain...
Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is available in several different types, some of which can be used interchangeably and some that...
The three main types of protection used are respirators, surgical masks, and face coverings.... but how do they differ? Disposable...
Most half mask and full face respirators, along with some disposable respirators, feature an exhalation valve on the facepiece. An exhalation valve is...
How do loose-fitting respirators offer protection? Loose-fitting respirators provide filtering of the ambient air, with a power unit to...
Respirators protect the wearer against hazardous substances. Tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) creates a tight seal with the face...
Compatibility in PPE is not only about products fitting correctly, but also working correctly when worn together. Some products...
With Respiratory masks in short supply for industrial use – prolong the life of your reusable half-mask by cleaning...
Interest in respiratory protection has grown rapidly in recent years. Due to the pandemic, respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and...
Welding and allied processes present a multitude of risks due to the use of high-heat, light-emitting equipment and materials...