RPE Fit Testing requirements
RPE FIT Testing must be carried out by a competent/qualified fit tester.
RPE FIT Testing must be carried out by a competent/qualified fit tester.
DRÄGER HAS provided the Sellafield Nuclear site with 65 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) PSS Airboss sets and six Merlin telemetry entry control boards (ECB) to protect firefighters from the inhalation of dangerous gases during incidents and training events.
WHILE RESPIRATORY protection is critical for employees in industries exposed to hazardous materials, its proper fit is equally crucial. Quantitative fit testing uses data to calculate the fit factor. The following considerations from TSI, will help you choose the right quantitative fit testing machine.
Selecting respiratory protection equipment (RPE) for today’s diverse workforce can be a challenge – workers come in all shapes and sizes and it is essential the RPE is right for each individual. Ian Kelsall looks at the importance of inclusivity in RPE.
QUANTIFIT2, THE award-winning face fit testing system from OHD, has achieved a major accomplishment having received approval from the U.S. Navy.
QUANTIFIT2, THE award-winning face fit testing system from OHD, has just achieved a major accomplishment having received approval from the U.S. Navy.
DRÄGER HAS supported the City of Derry Airport in modernising its suite of personal protection equipment (PPE) and protocols to safeguard its specialist Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) from incident-based safety risk and the risks posed by carcinogens to which they are often exposed.
ENSURING THE safety of employees is a paramount concern for businesses in various sectors, where the use of respiratory protective equipment is crucial for the preservation of employee health. An aspect of respiratory protection that deserves more attention is the regular fit testing of this equipment.
DRÄGER HAS provided Red One, the commercial trading arm of the Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, with its most advanced fire safety technology available to help protect Hinkley Point Site C from the dangers of fire.
RS, A global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, has announced a supplier relationship with leading provider of respiratory protective equipment, Sundstrom.
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