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In Partnership

Work in clean air to prevent respiratory hazards. Check respirators fit, filters, maintenance. Ensure training for safety.

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In Partnership

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  1. In Partnership Do you work in Clean Air? If not, remember, Respiratory injuries can seriously affect your health Take Care!

  2. Campaign support In Partnership This campaign is supported by

  3. Respiratory Disease In Partnership In 2005 HSE estimated that • 5.5 million people are exposed to respiratory hazards in their work • Less than 1.8 million people are adequately protected • Only 50% of people who use Respirators (RPE), use them properly • Are you one of the estimated 3.7 million at risk?

  4. Respirators will not work In Partnership Unless: The respirator is right for the person • It fits the individual • It’s useable in the work place • It’s compatible with other safety equipment • It’s comfortable enough to keep on

  5. Respirators will not work In Partnership Unless: • The respirator is right for the hazard • The correct filter type is used in order to protect the person from: • Particles – dust, mists, metal fumes, bacteria/virus, fibres • Gas and solvent vapours • Toxicity For the whole shift

  6. Respirators will not work In Partnership Unless: The respirator is right for the task • It’s robust enough • It’s practical to use in the working conditions • Heat, Physical Activity, Temperature and Humidity, Obstacles, Working at Height • It will work efficiently and protect the wearer

  7. Respirators will not work In Partnership Unless: • The respirator is right for the person • The respirator is right for the hazard • The respirator is right for the task Remember, tight fitting respirators rely upon a good seal around the face and will not work properly if unshaven or wearing a beard.

  8. Respirators won’t protect you In Partnership Unless:  You use the right filters  You replace filters when required  You have been trained to use it  You fit it properly  You store it and clean it properly  It’s maintained properly It’s your health, look after it!

  9. What else should I do? In Partnership To ensure I am not one of the estimated 3.7 million people at risk, I should: Replace filters • Particle Filters • When they become clogged and difficult to breathe through • When the respirator “alarms” (battery powered equipment) • When your company guidelines tell you to. • Gas and Solvent Vapour Filters (will become saturated and allow gas or vapour through) • Before the gas or vapour breaks through • As a last resort, immediately upon detecting a smell or taste.

  10. What else should I do? In Partnership To ensure I am not one of the estimated 3.7 million people at risk, I should: Fit the respirator correctly • Correctly fit and fit check the respirator before each use • Ensure the fit of ‘tight fitting’ respirators have been checked for you by a competent fit test provider: Look for Fit2Fit accreditation

  11. What else should I do? In Partnership To ensure I am not one of the estimated 3.7 million people at risk, I should: Clean and store the respirator correctly • Reusable respirators should be cleaned after each use • Respirators should be stored in a clean dry environment outside of your hazardous work area so that they do not continue to absorb gases or attract dust particles.

  12. What else should I do? In Partnership To ensure I am not one of the estimated 3.7 million people at risk, I should: Maintain the respirator correctly (non disposable) • Respirators must be maintained by a competent person (with original manufacturer parts) • The respirator’s condition must be assessed (as specified by the manufacturer) • Maintenance records must be kept

  13. What else should I do? In Partnership To ensure I am not one of the estimated 3.7 million people at risk, I should: Ensure you have been trained and fully understand • Why respirators are required • When respirators should be used • How to wear the respirator correctly • How to maintain the respirator • When to replace the respirator • How to clean the respirator • How to store the respirator when not in use

  14. What else should I do? In Partnership To ensure I am not one of the estimated 3.7 million people at risk, I should: • Replace filters • Fit the respirator correctly • Clean and store the respirator correctly • Maintain the respirator correctly (non disposable) • Ensure you have been trained

  15. Respirators won’t protect you In Partnership Unless:  You use the right filters  You replace filters when required  You have been trained to use it  You fit it properly  You store it and clean it properly  It’s maintained properly It’s your health, look after it!

  16. So, do you work in Clean Air? Many millions of people don’t and Respiratory injuries can seriously affect your health Take Care! The campaign is jointly organised by The campaign is jointly organised by

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