Breathing apparatus demonstrations
Scott Safety, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of breathing apparatus and personal protective equipment (PPE), will be showcasing a selection of its latest products including lightweight and ergonomically designed powered air respirator (PAR) Duraflow, at the ExpoProtection Show 2016 on stand E129, 7 – 9th November in Paris, France.
An ABC of RPE
HSM speaks to Jonathan Oswald, UK sales manager – safety division, GVS Filter Technology UK, about the correct use of RPE when faced with airborne hazards.
Breathing safety: the law
In many industries, Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is vital, so it is important to know your legal obligations, say online legal analysts Cedrec.
Protection against bird flu
Bird flu, or avian flu, is an infectious influenza that affects and is spread by birds, particularly poultry. Despite not being transmitted from human to human, particular strains of the bird flu virus can infect humans, leading to serious illness and even death.
The great escape
The PremAire Escape from MSA Technologies and Enterprise Services was designed with extensive input from global oil & gas customers who highlighted the need for a fast to don and easy to use respirator with components withstanding high levels of potential industrial gas leaks and harsh chemical environments.
FFP3 Disposable Respirators – HSE found half of models tested had faults
The Health & Safety Executive has launched a report highlighting market surveillance testing of samples of 10 Filtering Facepieces (FFPs) – specifically FFP3 respirator models – from 10 different manufacturers that are available on the UK market. The aim was to determine whether each sample meets a range of health and safety performance requirements required by the standard.
Protective mask range
Disposable respirator manufacturer Alpha Solway is helping protect workers against the threat of breathing hazards with the launch of the Alpha Flow Series, which includes the UK’s first P3 charcoal filter.
Air purifying respirator
The X-plore 8000 air purifying respirator has evolved from advanced Dräger technology, to ensure individuals working in the harshest environments remain safe and protected – allowing them to concentrate on the job at hand.
Why RPE matters
Luca Favarin, product manager EMEA, respiratory protection, Honeywell Industrial Safety, says RPE matters when it comes to tackling work related respiratory illnesses.
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