Respiratory protective equipment is designed to protect the wearer from hazards such as work activities that may result in harmful substances contaminating the air with gas or dust.
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FFP2 & FFP3 disposable face masks are considered to offer the wearer the best protection, however, simply wearing a face mask is not enough to stay protected, especially in a hazardous environment.
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HSE research has been published showing that protective failings exist where ear loops are used, in comparison to respiratory protection that uses head straps to provide a tight fit on the face.
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All airlines currently still require face masks to be worn whilst on board to reduce the spread of COVID-19 with many airlines requesting that non-valved masks are worn to a minimum certification of an FFP2 mask.
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If your employees are exposed to harmful environments it is vital to conduct a mask pre-checking procedure and it is also a legal requirement that employees must be fit tested by a competent person.
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Both FFP2 and FFP3 face masks are available with and without a valve and can be helpful for those suffering from breathing issues as the valve allows tiny amounts of air to be expelled from the mask after filtering it, without letting any air in.
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