ANCA Industrial Supplies - Product Guide

57 Respiratory Protection SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ABRASIVES SINGLE SIDED TAPES PACKAGING ADHESIVES DOUBLE COATED TAPES Respiratory Protection We offer a full range of respiratory protective equipment tested to the relevant European Standards and CE certification. Selecting the correct respiratory protection requires a working knowledge of the relevant legislation, respiratory hazards and the various types of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) that are available. Selection of respiratory protection follows a basic four step method. 1. Identify the Hazards - Dust, Mist, Metal fumes, Gas, Vapour etc 2. Assess the Risk - asses the hazard levels against safety standards, consider other protection 3. Select the right Respirator - disposable, half mask, full face, powered or airline 4. Training in fitting and use - to optimise respiratory protection. Maintenance free particulate respirators: Maintenance free particulate respirators are available to meet the key classifications of FFP1, FFP2, FFP3 and Welding Respirators. In most cases available in different options of Cup shaped, Foldable, Buckle strap and or valved formats. FFP1 Respirators: Low level of fine dust (up to 4 times workplace exposure limit) and oil or water based mists typically found during hand sanding drilling and cutting. 3M 9322 Dust/Mist Respirator Moldex 2400 Segre CN P1 3M 9928 Welding Respirator Welding Fume Respirators: Welding masks provide protection against moderate levels of fine dust (up to 10 times WEL), oil or water based mists and metal fume and zone gas. These are designed specifically for welding and soldering applications. FFP2 Respirators: Moderate levels of fine dust (up to 10 times WEL) and oil or water based mists typically found during plastering, cement sanding and wood dust. 3M 8835 Dust/Mist Respirator 3M 9312 Dust/Mist Respirator FFP3 Respirators: Higher levels of fine dust (up to 20 times WEL) and oil or water based mist typically found when handling hazardous powders found in the pharmaceutical industry or work with biological agents and fibres.