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EN STANDARDS

       Health & Safety
     RESPIRATORY PROTECTION  Legislation Update Amended Standard EN 149:2001 + A1:2009



       EN 149:2001 was superseded by an amended version, EN 149:2001 + A1:2009
                                                           requirements, is intended to give the user further confidence in respirators
                                                           providing continuous respiratory protection in hazardous environments.
       (EN 149 + A1) in July 2009. Changes included the introduction of two usability
       classifications for disposable respirators, single shift only devices non-reusable
                                                           All particle filtering half masks must fully conform to EN 149:2001 + A1:2009.
       (shown through marking ‘NR’) and reusable devices (marked ‘R’).
                                                           Disposable respirators that have passed the optional Dolomite clogging test have
       The amended European Standard EN 149:2001 + A1:2009 states that all reusable
                                                           a suffx ‘D’ listed in their conformity standards.
       devices (marked ‘R’) must withstand being cleaned and disinfected using a
       method provided by the manufacturer. This change, along with new performance
         Buying Guide                                     Buying Guide

         Selecting the correct protection                 Respiratory Hazards
         The selection of Respiratory Protection follows a basic four-step method:
          Identify the hazards - dust, metal fume, gas, vapour, mists
          Assess the hazards - assess the hazard level / other protection - skin and
           eye
          Select the proper respirator - disposable, half mask, full face, powered,
                                                           METAL FUMES  DUSTS    GASES     MISTS    VAPOURS
           airline
          Training in fitting and use to optimise respiratory protection.


         Did you know?                                      Are you FULLY PROTECTED?
         Approximately 5.5million workers are exposed to respiratory hazards in   Do you...   Have you...
         the work place and research by both BSIF and HSE has highlighted    Use the right mask?    Been trained how to use it?
         concerns that RPE is not being effectively selected, used and maintained
         in a significant proportion of workplaces where a respiratory hazard    Use the right filter?    Been Fit Tested by a competent
         exists, leaving workers at risk.                    Replace filters when required?   person?
                                                             Store and clean it properly?
                                                             Maintain the product properly?
                                                             Fit it properly?
                                                                    If you answered NO to any of the above,
                                                                      your respirator WON’T protect you






















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