A fitting solution to silica dust

A new concept in combined
eye and respiratory
protection by JSP is proving
an effective and inexpensive
solution to the issue of silica
dust, released by natural
stone and many common
building products such as
concrete and brick. Called
FilterSpec, the unit combines
a mask and disposable filter
with safety spectacles or
goggles in a way that allows
respiratory and eye
protection to work together.

FilterSpec and a goggle
version called FilterSpec Pro
combine eye and respiratory
protection in one integrated
PPE unit. They satisfy the
HSE concerns over fit testing
the combinations of PPE
normally worn, and
eliminate the enduring
problem of leaky masks, lens
fogging and wearer
discomfort.

Fit testing of respirators is
being championed in the
HSE ‘Clean Air? Take Care!’
initiative, and guidance on
respiratory protection fit
testing (RPE) has been
revised as recently as July this
year in a bid to address
incompatible PPE.