0117 9381 600Hazardous substances in the workplace like gases, vapours and dust can cause serious harm to your health, even if you can’t see them. That’s why it’s vital that you wear the correct respiratory protective equipment (RPE) for your work situation and that you wear it properly - doing so could save your life.
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Respiratory protection, or respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is used in certain workplaces to protect the wearer from inhalling hazardous substances such as gases, vapors, dusts and airborne pathogens.
Respirators are filtering devices that protect workers against environments where there is insufficient oxygen and/or high levels of harmful dusts, gases and sprays. This respiratory protection equipment uses filters to remove contaminants in the air, either using a motor to pass air through the filter (powered respirators) or by relying on the wearer’s breathing to draw air through the filter (non-powered respirators).
Half masks are a type of non-powered respirator that rely on the wearer’s breathing to pull air through a filter. They’re classed as tight-fitting facepieces and cover the mouth, noise and chin.
The law requires employers to protect employees from hazardous substances at work, including providing them with proper respiratory protection equipment. Respiratory protecton is particularly important in certain work environments, such as when working in confined spaces, where they may be a risk of inhaling harmful substances. It is the duty of the employer to provide employees with sufficient RPE if the work environment calls for it.
