CHANGING YOUR RESPIRATOR FILTERS, PARTICULATE OR GAS AND VAPOUR
HOW IMPORTANT ARE YOUR RESPIRATOR FILTERS? There are two primary categories of respiratory protection: air-purifying respirators (APRs)...
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Rebekah McCutcheon
Jul 219 min read
IMPLEMENTING A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM (RPP)
Implement a Respiratory Protection Program to promote a healthy and safe work environment in line with the AS/NZS 1715:2009.
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Rebekah McCutcheon
Apr 223 min read
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR MASK FIT TEST
This article it to cover what to expect during your mask fit test, your safety is our priority. Every breath you take matters.
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michal797
Mar 145 min read
HEALTHCARE RESPIRATOR MASK FIT TESTING P2/N95
If you are a healthcare worker or student about to go on clinical placement, this article will answer some of your most common questions.
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Rebekah McCutcheon
Feb 97 min read
A DIRTY TOPIC. A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CLEANING YOUR RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (RPE)
In today's fast-paced world, where the air we breathe is often laden with pollutants and harmful particles, safeguarding our respiratory...
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michal797
Jan 125 min read
HEARING PROTECTION FIT TESTING - AKA - EAR FIT TESTING
Do You Know The Benefits of Ear Fit Testing? Hearing fit testing - or ear fit testing - is a method used to assess how well earplugs or...
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michal797
Jan 85 min read
FIT TESTING A BEARD? THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING CLEAN SHAVEN WHILE WEARING A RESPIRATOR
The presence of facial hair creates gaps and impedes the respirator's ability to form a tight seal against the face/skin.
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michal797
Dec 20, 20236 min read
IS A P2 MASK THE SAME AS AN N95
P2 and N95 differences.
All P2 masks found in healthcare have to undergo stringent processes to meet stringent approvals and standards.
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Rebekah McCutcheon
Dec 9, 20234 min read
TO FIT TEST OR NOT TO FIT TEST, THAT IS THE QUESTION
What masks actually require a fit test? With such a broad spectrum of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) available we are here to...
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Rebekah McCutcheon
Nov 20, 20234 min read
WHAT ARE GOOD FACE MASKS? AUTHENTIC VS IMITATION: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FIT TEST FACTOR
Bought A Cheap Mask? Maybe Think Twice.. Our Guide To Good Face Masks We are here to distinguish the difference between authentic...
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Rebekah McCutcheon
Oct 29, 20234 min read
WHAT IS A FIT TEST?
Do you know what a Fit Test is? It is commonly asked “what is a fit test” when individuals have never worn a respirator before or if it's...
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Rebekah McCutcheon
Oct 9, 20233 min read
WHY ITS IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS USE A RESP-FIT ACCREDITED FIT TEST PROVIDER
Why Should You Opt For Resp-Fit Accredited Respirator Mask Fit Testers? Fit testing has evolved dramatically over the past 5-10 years....
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Rebekah McCutcheon
Sep 21, 20237 min read
SILICA, DUBBED THE NEW ASBESTOS - BUT WHAT IS SILICA DUST?
What is Silica? Silica dust, known as crystalline silica, is a fine particulate matter composed of very small crystalline particles of...
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michal797
Sep 15, 20235 min read
ARE YOU PREPARING FOR YOUR STUDENT CLINICAL PLACEMENT AND NEED AN N95 MASK FIT TEST?
STUDENT CLINICAL PLACEMENT N95 MASK FIT TEST If you are a student about to embark on your first clinical placement, you will know that...
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michal797
Sep 1, 20234 min read
THE SINGH THATTHA BEARD WRAP TECHNIQUE
SINGH THATTHA BEARD WRAP TECHNIQUE, WHAT IT IS AND WHY WE DO IT The Australian Standards and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS1715:2009 are...
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Rebekah McCutcheon
Aug 26, 20236 min read
HAVE YOU SELECTED THE CORRECT RESPIRATORY FILTER PROTECTION?
WRONG FILTERS? STILL EXPOSED There are different types of Respirators (Disposables, Half Face mask, Full Face mask, Hood, Helmet, PAPR...
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