articleTHE KEY steps involved in building an effective respiratory protective equipment (RPE) programme are explored by Adele Gracen, from selecting the correct RPE to ensuring proper training, maintenance, and long-term protection for workers exposed to hazardous substances.
productFORMULA 1 pit lane safety depends on protecting personnel from airborne hazards in one of motorsport’s most demanding environments.
productFIRE SAFE International has published a free guide designed to help employers choose the right Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE), comply with UK health and safety regulations, and maintain effective workplace protection against airborne hazards.
newsOCCUPATIONAL HEALTH experts have warned the UK could be significantly underestimating the true scale of a deadly occupational lung disease killing tradespeople across the country – with the youngest person reported to have died aged just 28.
newsTHE BRITISH Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), through its Respiratory Protection Group, has relaunched the ‘Clean Air? Take Care!’ campaign, supported by a comprehensive range of online guidance resources designed to help employers and wearers understand and address the key considerations of respiratory protection in the workplace.
productEQUIPMENT REVIEWS are a routine part of managing a respiratory protection programme. But when the question of switching platforms arises, it is worth considering what the decision is really based on — and what the long-term operational impact could be.
productCHANGES TO long-term servicing and calibration availability across parts of the respirator fit testing market are encouraging organisations to evaluate future equipment strategies and continuity planning.
articleWHEN IT comes to above-the-neck PPE, compatibility is key to ensure they work together to provide effective protection. Louise Charlton provides an insight.
productQUANTITATIVE FACE fit testing is the gold standard for assessing the seal of a respirator, providing objective data via a fit factor score, says Shawcity.
articleBob Latimer discusses the benefits of automated monitoring systems for airborne hazards as complimenting the role of health and safety managers and occupational hygienists.
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