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.
IN THE ever-evolving world of health and safety, professionals such as industrial hygienists or safety managers are constantly looking for innovative solutions to ensure the wellbeing of individuals in various environments. TSI says the need for accurate, efficient, and comprehensive monitoring systems has never been more critical.
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.
IF YOU use workplace safety monitoring instrumentation such as gas detection, Shawcity would like to hear from you! The 2024 brand survey is live and input from the health and safety community helps Shawcity to drive improvements for its industry customers.
PDM INDUSTRIES has been handed fines and costs totalling £60,046 and its director, Peter Marquis, received a 42-week prison sentence (suspended for 18 months) and 200 hours of unpaid community work for his involvement in the offences.
Shawcity is delighted to officially announce its latest distribution partnership agreement is with Drager, one of the world’s pre-eminent gas detection manufacturers.
A LANDLORD has been given a suspended sentence of 26 weeks and electronically tagged for 4 months after putting the lives of her tenants at risk by not maintaining gas appliances at a property in Kent.
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.
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