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Articles covering disposable masks, half-masks, powered air, filters and fit testing.
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...
When working in environments where dust is present, it is important to understand the different types of dust and...
When carrying out tasks such as grinding, cutting, or drilling hardwood and softwood, a P3 filter is required to...
Choosing the correct respirator and filter for tasks such as paint spraying, lacquering, and sealing depends on the specific...
Vehicle exhaust fumes are a mixture of hazardous substances including soot particles, unburnt hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide. Selecting the...
PressToCheck™ filters provide the user with a unique ability to check that they have fitted the respirator/mask correctly. The...
Employers have a legal responsibility to protect workers from respiratory hazards in the workplace. If you've been advised to...
The Assigned Protection Factor (APF) indicates the level of respiratory protection a properly fitted and correctly used respirator can...
WEL stands for Workplace Exposure Limit, a guideline used to help protect workers from harmful exposure to airborne substances...
JSP does not provide Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) or Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) directly. These...
If you are aware of the contaminant and there is no practical way to reduce exposure, the next step...
No, you do not need a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) sheet for the respiratory mask itself....
Understanding your obligations under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations can be complex, as the full...
The FilterJet, MaxiJet, and Tradesman 2 masks are all designed and manufactured to meet the EN 405 standard. This...
EN 136 is a European standard that specifies the requirements for full face masks used as part of respiratory...
Fit testing is a method used to ensure that the respirator or mask being worn provides the level of...
Fit testing should not be considered a one-time process. It must be continually reviewed to ensure the effectiveness of...
Fit Testing Guidance INDG 479 was raised by the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) working alongside UK HSE. The...
Yes, full face masks do require a face fit test. Any tight-fitting respirator—whether it's a full face mask, half...
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 applies to particle filtering half masks, commonly referred to as disposable dust masks. It sets...
Respiratory protection is essential because exposure to airborne hazards can cause permanent damage to the lungs and airways. In...
Different types of face coverings are designed for different purposes and offer varying levels of protection. It’s important to...
We have recently received an increase in enquiries regarding whether the JSP Force®10 Full-Face Mask fitted with PressToCheck™ ABEK1P3...
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...