Breathing Apparatus
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Confined Space Safety
POSSIBLE HAZARDS IN CONFINED SPACES According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, (OSHA), a confined space is defined by three conditions: 1. It has limited openings for entry and exit 2. It has unfavourable natural ventilation which could contain or produce dangerous air contaminants 3. It is not intended for continuous employee occupancy Confined spaces exist in many different industries and work environments including building construction, water and wastewater treatment and delivery, and agriculture. Confined spaces include, but are not limited to, storage tanks, pits, wells, vats, manholes, tunnels, underground utility vaults, sewers, and grain silos.
Respiratory Protective Equipment [May 2011]
It is a sad fact that thousands of workers develop lung problems and cancer each year as a result of breathing in harmful quantities of dust, fumes or other airborne contaminants at work. Where toxic substances are present in the workplace and engineering controls are inadequate to reduce or eliminate them, the supply and use of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is necessary.
Respiratory Protective Equipment [March 2011]
Many workers are employed in jobs where they are potentially exposed to respiratory hazards. For example, it has been estimated that in the UK alone, about 5.5 million employees could be at risk. Exposure to respiratory hazards can cause ill health or even result in fatal diseases. The risk is not always to the lungs and respiratory passages. Substances that are toxic to other parts of the body can also enter the body via the lungs.
Respiratory Protection - Breathing Air for Life
An airborne contaminant is any type of material or gas that does not normally occur in the natural ambient atmosphere. Unlike other types of hazards in the workplace, airborne contaminants are often overlooked because of their small size and ubiquitous nature.
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Confined Spaces - Making Confined Spaces Safe
From a health and safety point of view, work in confined spaces is regarded as being particularly hazardous and must be strictly controlled in order to minimise risk. However, if risk is to be adequately controlled it is first necessary to set down a definition of the term ‘confined space’ that can be used to identify the tasks involved in this style of working.
Safeguarding against dangers to breathing is crucial
It only takes three lungfuls of toxic fumes to become unconscious. If you are working on your own, they could be the last three breaths you take. Whether working in confined spaces, in dusty or fume-filled environments, respiratory protective equipment is not a luxury or an optional extra - it’s an essential. If it is neglected or not taken seriously, the consequences could be disastrous.
Respiratory Protection [November 2008]
Expanding upon the European Directive 98/24/EC of April 19981, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) updated the Controls Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations in November 2002 and included the requirement that any RPE supplied by the employer is Fit Tested with the wearer.
Breathing Apparatus
In this article, we will explore the development of respiratory protective equipment (RPE). We will look at its uses over the years, up to and including the latest designs, features and developments; many of which have resulted from lessons learned as a result of tragic events and loss of life.
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Respiratory Protection [May 2008]
In order to begin to prevent injuries to the respiratory system it is vital to understand and realise what level of airborne particulate or other elements are present in the working environment and of what type.
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