Safety Flash
Respiratory equipment
Respiratory equipment
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 09/03
- Hazardous SubstancesOccupational HealthPersonal Protective Equipment
- Respiratory hazards
- Respirator
- Pre-use checks
Summary
This safety flash shares a member’s advice on disposable, half-mask, full-face and powered respirators. It explains filter selection for dust, vapours and gases, describes a breathing-based fit check, and advises leaving the work area and changing the mask or cartridge when breathing becomes difficult or taste or smell is detected.
Classifications: Respiratory hazards; respirable dust; inhalation hazards.
Classifications: Respirator; respiratory protective equipment; RPE.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Summary
The guidance describes respirator types, filter selection, fit testing, maintenance and precautions for dust, vapours, gases and fumes.
IMCA SF 09/03. Themes: hazardous substances, occupational health, personal protective equipment.