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RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment) is designed to protect the wearer against inhalation of hazardous substances in the air.<\/p>\n
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Face Fit every 2 years (Asbestos Annually).<\/p>\n
Change RPE (make, size, model, type) if your face dimensions change due to: Surgery,\u00a0 Major Dental work,\u00a0 Weight gain\/loss, Moles or Scaring.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#5b5b5b” text_font_size=”24px” text_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”||100px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n COSHH Regulation Requires Face Fit Testing. 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Quantitative or Qualitative Method
HSE INDG 479 & Fit2Fit Companion’s. <\/span><\/p>\nTypes of Face Fit Testing<\/h2>\n
Qualitative (Taste Method)<\/h3>\n
Quantitative<\/h3>\n
or
CNP = Controlled Negative Pressure<\/p>\nFitting the Mask Correctly and Pre-Checks<\/h2>\n
FFPs (Disposable), Half\/Full Face Masks<\/h2>\n
Make sure you are Clean-shaven at the start of your shift and always check the fit before use:<\/h3>\n
Filters<\/h2>\n
Remember:<\/h2>\n
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Warning – DO NOT USE any Filtering Respirator in Oxygen Deficient Atmospheres:<\/h2>\n
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Preventable Occupational Cancer<\/h2>\n
15,000 WORKERS A YEAR!<\/h2>\n
13,000 of this is due to Respiratory<\/h2>\n
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These Figures are rising!
It is all our duty and responsibility to take action<\/h3>\nReasons for being clean-shaven<\/h2>\n
Hazards are smaller than a Human Hair and masks cannot seal against the face.<\/h3>\n
So\u2026 What is allowed and the alternatives?<\/h2>\n
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Alternatives for Facial Hair<\/h2>\n
Powered Loose Fitting Head Pieces<\/h3>\n
So\u2026\u2026 Is This A Legal Requirement?<\/h2>\n
Health and Safety Act 1974<\/h2>\n
(CLAW) Control of Lead at Work regulations.
(CAR 2012) Control of Asbestos at Work regulation.
(IRR) The Ionising Radiations Regulations.
(CSR) The Confined Spaces Regulation.<\/p>\nCurrent legislation<\/h2>\n
These Regulations are supported by:
Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPS)<\/h3>\nCleaning & Storage<\/h2>\n
Sealed Bags\/Boxes once cleaned
this is to stop any cross contamination.<\/p>\n
to stop any exposure going back\u00a0into the mask and contaminating\u00a0the wearer.<\/p>\nRecord Keeping and Respirator Certificates<\/h2>\n
When Working with Asbestos this must be Documented every time the RPE is used by the wearer.<\/h3>\n
Working with Asbestos Regulation 13 ACOPs<\/h2>\n
Maintenance of control measures<\/h3>\n
Useful Information Documents:<\/h2>\n
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