RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

What is Respiratory Protection?

Respiratory Protection PPE helps to protect the entire internal respiratory system, it prevents anything from entering the mouth. Respiratory protection also helps to protect the outside of the mouth and face, this is because of the way it is designed.

There are two main types of respiratory protection these include:

• Breathing apparatus – These are used for high-risk work activities where breathing in the contaminated air could be fatal, as well as when there is a chance that the air could become deficient of oxygen
• Respirators – These filter out contaminates from workplace air and there are three types of respirators these include – Simple filtering face piece respirator (disposable mask) Respirator (full face or half face reusable mask) Power-assisted respirators.

On Another words Respiratory protection, as the name indicates, protects airways and respiratory organs. It includes breathing apparatus, full-face respirators, face masks, protective hoods, powered respirators, detectors, monitors, etc. It helps protect against gases, vapors, dust powders, and environmental pathogens.

Respiratory Protection: Masks, respirators, and breathing apparatus to prevent inhalation of harmful substances.

Maintain Good Respiration

In Respiratory Protection Wearing a mask at work is no luxury, definitely not when coming into contact with hazardous materials. 15% of the employees within the EU inhale vapours, smoke, powder or dusk while performing their job. Dust masks offer protection against fine dust and other dangerous particles. If the materials are truly toxic, use a full-face mask. This adheres tightly to the face, to protect the nose and mouth against harmful pollution.