Home >Breathing Safely>Respirators
PRODUCTS & SERVICES

1/7     (1 to 20 of 124)

08 March 2023

THE NEED for an accurate fit test is now better understood than ever before, but with so many options and methods how can you be sure that the fit test method is the right one for you?

[Read More]


21 February 2023

QUANTIFIT, THE award-winning face fit testing system from OHD, has just achieved a major accomplishment having received approval from the U.S. Navy.

[Read More]


09 December 2022

DRÄGER IS calling for increased regulation and more detailed safety guidance within the tunnelling industry, following recent research highlighting safety as a major concern for those working underground.

[Read More]


04 November 2022

RESPIRATOR FIT testing isn’t just about HSE compliance—it’s an essential step in keeping your employees safe and healthy. Here’s a look at the latest tools and processes to increase your company’s fit testing efficiencies as part of an overall written respiratory protection programme.

[Read More]


31 October 2022

IF YOU or your colleagues use any kind of tight fitting respiratory protection equipment then you should already know that you should be conducting fit testing regularly to ensure the fit of the mask to the face of the wearer is good enough to provide adequate protection.

[Read More]


18 October 2022

DRÄGER HAS launched a mobile gas detector, the X-am 2800; which connects with Dräger’s Gas Detection Connect cloud solution, to automate the real-time sharing of live data regarding gases that rescue services are exposed to in emergency situations.

[Read More]


17 October 2022

DRÄGER HAS launched the Dräger BG ProAir, a closed-circuit breathing apparatus with innovative features to protect emergency responders during longer deployments typical in tunnelling and mining rescue operations.

[Read More]


22 June 2022

JOIN JSP Safety for its Dust Kills! Webinar in support of the HSE's current campaign to tackle the correct RPE selection in the workplace. The company will also be performing a live face fit test, before and after shaving! Don't miss out on this free and insightful webinar.

[Read More]


25 April 2022

MACKWELL HEALTH, part of the Mackwell Group, has announced plans to demonstrate its UV-C disinfection technology solutions at this year’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Conference, of which Mackwell Health is a main sponsor.

[Read More]


04 April 2022

RESPIRATORS PROTECT workers from breathable hazards in the workplace. The efficiency of a respirator's filter material alone does not suffice to counter dangers posed by airborne hazards.

[Read More]


03 March 2022

SHAWCITY IS delighted to announce the launch of QuantiFit2 from OHD. The latest version of the revolutionary mask-fit tester, which uses patented controlled negative pressure (CNP) technology, is packed with improved features.

[Read More]


03 February 2022

Arco Professional Safety Services has officially opened a new Safety Centre in Trafford Park, Manchester.

[Read More]


03 December 2021

RESPIRATORS PROTECT workers from breathable hazards in the workplace. The efficiency of a respirator's filter material alone does not suffice to counter dangers posed by airborne hazards.

[Read More]


03 December 2021

JSP IS launching a series of online Webinars designed to help you make a more informed choice about your selection of PPE. Learn about the latest legislation with advice direct from UK’s leading ‘above the neck’ PPE manufacturer.

[Read More]


13 October 2021

HSE INSPECTORS will be targeting construction firms from 4 October 2021 to ensure health standards are up to scratch. Inspections will focus on control measures businesses have in place to protect their workers’ lungs from construction dust including silica, asbestos and wood dust.

[Read More]


01 November 2021

WHEN CLEANSPACE launched its powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs), they were seen as a game-changer for workers that are exposed to harmful contaminants such as coal dust, silica and welding fumes.

[Read More]


07 October 2021

THE PORTACOUNT Respirator Fit Tester is a quantitative respirator fit tester that is able to fit test any type or brand of respirators.

[Read More]


07 July 2021

HAVE YOU seen QuantiFit2 from OHD yet, the latest version of the revolutionary mask-fit tester? Using patented controlled negative pressure (CNP) technology, the new system is packed with improved features.

[Read More]


16 June 2021

ESAB LAUNCHED its new Savage A40 Air with Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) technology.

[Read More]


01 June 2021

IN THE UK, businesses that have workers wearing respirators are required by HSE INDG 479 to perform respirator fit testing and confirm those respirators will provide the right level of on-the-job protection needed. Here, TSI looks at how real-time measurements can improve respirator fit-testing.

[Read More]


1/7     (1 to 20 of 124)

FEATURES

1/2     (1 to 20 of 26)

07 November 2022

Selection of adequate and suitable respiratory protective equipment (RPERPE can be complex, but can save wearers from many life-threatening diseases. Here, Mike Clayton provides an insight and into selection and use of RPE.

[Read More]


21 September 2022

Despite a marked increase in general awareness, fundamental misunderstandings remain when it comes to selecting and using appropriate RPE says Louise Charlton.

[Read More]


21 September 2022

Respiratory protective equipment keeps workers safe from toxic substances. Here, Ian Gil-Rodriguez introduces the Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)

[Read More]


05 October 2022

How safe are manufacturing workers from welding fumes? New findings reveal that toxic welding gases are a potential hazard to everyone, not just the welders themselves. Dominic Murphy reports.

[Read More]


09 May 2022

As the dust starts to settle after a turbulent two years with Covid, Mark Howarth says we need to develop better foresight to ensure we are best prepared to weather the storm.

[Read More]


02 December 2021

Graham Wilson explores how advances in wearable technology could help prevent deaths from hazardous airborne exposure in the workplace.

[Read More]


10 August 2021

George Elliott provides an insight into how to protect your workers from Respirable Crystalline Silica.

[Read More]


10 May 2021

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.

[Read More]


10 May 2021

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.

[Read More]


12 January 2021

Ellie Yakimov looks at how our changed relationship with airborne pathogens brings a new level of protection.

[Read More]


24 September 2020

Given that a large part of communication is non-verbal, Jack Hartley asks if it is time to rethink your respiratory protection, especially in the healthcare industry where reading facial expressions can be beneficial to patients.

[Read More]


12 August 2020

Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) is one of the most common naturally occurring elements on the planet. Found in the earth’s crust, crystalline silica is a key component of sand, granite and other naturally occurring minerals. George Elliott takes us through the dangers of RCS, how employers can reduce exposure and types of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to consider for protection from silica dust.

[Read More]


13 May 2019

Planning is the key to ensuring your health and safety arrangements really work and in the latest webinar from Southalls Ian Hatherly, Richard Denton, Sarah Leake and Caroline Lee looked at COSHH, asbestos and legionella, outlining challenges that their clients face today in terms of the increased focus on health and safety this year.

[Read More]


08 May 2019

Providing protection against potential respiratory hazards is essential, and employers need to make sure they get it right. George Elliott offers a four-step approach to choosing the right respiratory protective equipment (RPE).

[Read More]


23 January 2019

Reducing cases of occupational lung disease is not going to be easy as it will entail educating employers and employees alike. Megan McConville questions why despite better knowledge, why the figures have not reduced.

[Read More]


27 April 2018

Georgina Bisby discusses recent progress around the prevention and control of construction dust

[Read More]


13 April 2017

Richard Eady, director, Temperature Electronics Ltd, provides insight into a fascinating project that helped the University of Reading reduce its carbon emissions by 35%.

[Read More]


13 April 2017

Mark Andrews, Scott Safety’s product manager – Air Purifying Respirators, offers a guide to setting up a successful respiratory protection programme.

[Read More]


13 April 2017

Luca Favarin, product manager EMEA, respiratory protection, Honeywell Industrial Safety, says RPE matters when it comes to tackling work related respiratory illnesses.

[Read More]


 border=
26 October 2016

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.

[Read More]


1/2     (1 to 20 of 26)

COMPANIES

1/5     (1 to 50 of 201)

Company
3M UK Plc

Alpha Solway Limited

SPONSORED CONTENT

1/1     (1 to 12 of 12)

30 July 2013

Why buying a 3M respirator means more than simply purchasing a product

[Read More]


28 September 2016

Chemsol Plus garments are manufactured from a softer, more tactile 340gm2 EPVC / Polyester fabric with additional anti-static (AS) and flame retardant (FR) properties needed for many higher risk applications. This is the fabric of choice for many safety professionals.

[Read More]


28 September 2016

Ensuring an effective barrier exists where your glove and chemical suit meet can be difficult to achieve in many situations. Glovezon provides a highly effective solution to this industry wide problem.

[Read More]


28 September 2016

Alphachem X is an innovative range of limited life coveralls, manufactured to the highest quality and certified to the latest EN standards.

[Read More]


28 September 2016

The C-SERIES twin fold disposable respirators offers many benefits such as unique colour coding and ease of storage, whilst their individual bagging also reduces risk of contamination.

[Read More]


08 November 2018

The First Aid at Work course is designed to help employers meet legal requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and is formally certificated by the First Aid Industry Body (F.A.I.B. approved).

[Read More]


28 September 2016

The 3000 SERIES disposable respirators offer an outstanding level of protection demonstrated when conducting Face Fit Testing. Having electrostatic filter media allows low breathing resistance and a lightweight outer shell maintains excellent shape

[Read More]


28 September 2016

The alphamesh A-SERIES has a unique design to offer an excellent fit whilst benefitting from being a fold flat disposable respirator. Adjustable to provide a superior fit for most head sizes.

[Read More]


28 January 2022

The Corpro HM1400 half mask is a lightweight, comfortable reusable respirator that provides protection against hazardous airborne contaminants.

[Read More]


28 September 2016

chem cre8 allows you to design your own chemical clothing, to suit your specific safety needs. This revolutionary system enables you to select up to 8 key safety features of a chemical suit and combine them to create your very own suit design.

[Read More]


28 September 2016

Chemmaster suits are tough and uncompromising, with exceptional chemical resistant properties against many acids and alkalis. They are ideal for a wide variety of chemical handling operations and have been widely regarded as the industry standard for over 30 years.

[Read More]


10 September 2020

IN THE UK, workers required to wear respiratory protection are also required to pass an annual respirator fit test.

[Read More]


1/1     (1 to 12 of 12)

VIDEOS OF THE MONTH