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Respiratory protection programs depend on workers making a long list of correct decisions. They must select the right respirator, use the correct filter, remain clean shaven, correctly don the facepiece, complete a fit check and wear the respirator throughout the full period of exposure. When particulate filter pads are added to gas or vapour cartridges, another series of decisions and assembly steps is introduced. At Fit Test Australia, we regularly see three recurring problems: ❌...

Knowing what Protection Factors are and how they help you make an informed decision when selecting the appropriate respiratory protection for your work, task, or hazard. In short, respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is designed to keep a wearer safe when working in an airborne hazardous environments. What is an Assigned Protection Factor (APF)? An Assigned Protection Factor (APF) is a numerical rating that indicates the minimum level of protection a respirator is expected to provide to...

P2 and N95 differences. All P2 masks found in healthcare have to undergo stringent processes to meet stringent approvals and standards.