Respiratory Protective Equipment

Respiratory Protective Equipment can be used for the following physical forms of hazardous substances:

Vapour - dispersion of molecules in air by substances that are originally liquid or solid in state such as solvents

Mists – presence of liquid droplets in air such as (paint etc.,)

Dust – airborne solid particles such as silica, asbestos fibre.

Gases – Substances rarer or denser than air such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide, chlorine etc.

Factors that could reduce the effectiveness of the respiratory protective equipment.

Respiratory Protection – May not be suitable for the Dust / Contaminant level present

Poor fit – Not fitting correctly (Loose or too tight) – Incorrect size / Poor quality

Resistance to use – May not be willing to use as management does not enforce it / Negative safety culture

Uncomfortable – Worker may feel uncomfortable

Incompatibility – Interfering with other PPE / Obstructing other PPEs

Hygiene – Health and Hygiene problems may occur

Supervision – Lack of supervision may be another reason – So people may forget

Deterioration – Poor Maintenance / lack of maintenance and storage, not cleaned regularly

Abuse – Misuse

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