Respirator Selector Guide
Choosing the right respirator for the right job
- There are many different respirators available today and it is important that you select the correct one for the job in hand
- This should be determined as part of a full risk assessment which identifies the hazards in the environment
Glossary of terms
Dusts: Produced when solid materials are broken down into fine particles. The longer the dust remains in the air, the easier it is to inhale. Mists: Tiny liquid droplets formed by atomisation and condensation processes such as spraying. Often a combination of several hazardous ingredients. |
Metal Fume: Occurs when metals are vaporised under high heat. The vapour cools quickly and condenses into very fine particles that float in the air. EN 149: 2001: European Standard for Disposable Filtering Facepiece Dust Respirators (replaces EN 149: 1991). All classes have to pass S and SL. |
APF: Assigned Protection Factor – derives from workplace protection studies. NPF: Nominal Protection Factor – laboratory-based protection factor. OEL: Occupational Exposure Limit – describes the limit for the amount of substance that may be in workplace air. |
CE-marked: Meets the requirements of EC Directive 89/686. FFP: Filtering Face Piece Performance level |
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