Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is a form of personal protective equipment designed to protect the wearer from a variety of airborne hazards in the form of a gas, fume, mist, dust or vapour. Respirators filter the air to remove harmful particles and alongside the breathing apparatus (BA) provides clean air for the worker to breathe. RPE is covered by a number of UK laws including: * Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002 *

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advises that RPE should be appropriate for the needs of the wearer, the task they are undertaking and the environment in which it takes place.Health and Safety Executive
How do I choose he right respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?
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