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The law requires employers to prevent or control the exposure of employees and others (e.g. subcontractors) to hazardous substances at work.<\/p>\n
Before using RPE, exposure should be controlled by other measures (such as local exhaust ventilation), which are reasonably practicable. In other words, RPE should only be used as a last choice of protection when working with hazardous substances such as gases, solvents, powered chemicals, mists and sprays or entering a confined space.<\/p>\n
You could need RPE:<\/p>\n
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There are many reasons:<\/p>\n
So, only use or provide RPE as a last line of choice for respiratory protection. Consider other control measures before deciding upon RPE.<\/p>\n
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Use other measures for controlling exposure. Priorities for control options are:<\/p>\n
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No, RPE used at work must be \u201cCE\u201d marked to confirm that they have been designed and tested to meet at least the minimum requirements laid out in law. CE marking on RPE does not make it automatically suitable for a task. Employers are legally responsible for selecting the right RPE for the task, substance, work environment and the wearer.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What should I do before providing RPE to employees?” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|700|||||||”]<\/p>\n Assess the risks presented by exposure to hazardous substances. Then identify the steps needed to adequately control the risks; put them into operation and ensure they remain effective. RPE may be one of the control measures.<\/p>\n If you decide to provide RPE as one of the control measures, the things you need to do are:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What should I do after providing RPE to employees?” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|700|||||||”]<\/p>\n For RPE to remain effective during use it should be integrated into operational procedures. You must ensure that control measures, including RPE, are properly used and not made ineffective by incorrect work practices or incorrect use. You should ensure that employees use the control measures, including RPE, the way they are intended to be used and as trained and instructed by you. It is often best to give a choice of several correctly specified types of RPE to wearers so they can choose the one they like.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Where can I get detailed information on RPE?” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|700|||||||”]<\/p>\n\n