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Manufacturing venture of ‘virus killing’ PPE mask

VIRACOAT LIMITED’S 3 Ply Type 2R Surgical Face Mask, FFP2 Respirator Mask and FFP3 Respirator mask, a new range of antiviral and antimicrobial personal protective equipment (PPE) masks, are to be manufactured at Sudbury, Suffolk in a joint venture with The MEL Group.

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Worker diagnosed with occupational asthma

LANTERN ENGINEERING Ltd was sentenced for health breaches after workers were exposed to metal working fluid (MWF). MWF is hazardous to health, and exposure can cause health conditions including irritation of the skin/dermatitis, occupational asthma, bronchitis and irritation of the upper respiratory tract.

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HSE cracks down on dust

HSE INSPECTORS across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative, starting on Monday 4 October 2021.

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The Covid effect

Having spent many years in the respiratory protection equipment (RPE) industry, Fred Chartlon draws on his knowledge to provide a history of this life-saving equipment and the effect that Covid has had on manufacturers.

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The best fit

The use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is on the increase, and with many of us using this type of equipment for the first time, Neil O’Regan takes this opportunity to explain the different options and tells you what you need to know about Fit Testing.

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