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Other PPE Class 3

Find here any additional information on respiratory protection such as how to select the proper gas mask and filter cartridge, gas filter shelf-life (breakthrough time) and different respiratory protective devices (SCBA, self-rescuer respirator…).

HOW TO SELECT THE PROPER RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Respiratory protective equipment are required PPE to ensure operators safety when working in harmful areas. There are many different devices that are specific to each situation. Selecting the proper respiratory protection involves then asking the right questions.
How to select the proper respiratory protection

GAS FILTER SHELF LIFE

gas filter (as any other filter) features a limited shelf life called saturation time or breakthrough time. This represents the moment when carbon granules cannot absorb a pollutant anymore (toxic gas) and so that user cannot breath a clean purified air anymore…
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ESCAPE MASK OR SELF-RESCUER RESPIRATOR

Escape masks are devices especially designed for emergency evacuation. They are gathered into two main categories: air purifying escape masks that are equipped with a filter and air supplying respirators which are well-suited for emergency escape from confined spaces or highly toxic environments…
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ASBESTOS RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

Even if it has been banned in France from 1997 because of its extreme harmfulness, asbestos remains present in many buildings and structures. Products containing asbestos or that can release parts can be found everywhere so that wearing an asbestos respiratory protection is required for any asbestos removal work…
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WELDING RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

Even for short exposure to welding fumes, hazard remains is fumes are inhaled. In order to ensure operators safety, local ventilation systems have to be implemented and combined with the use of highly recommended welding respiratory protection equipment…
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VOC RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

VOC's imply toxic hazards in many fields of activity and their effects on health vary according to their nature. Even if it is not really known, the true hazard of VOC is their toxicity at low concentration. This way, it is required to be equipped with a VOC respiratory protective equipment…
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