Respiratory protective equipment

Respiratory protective equipment (RPE), also called protective breathing equipment (PBE) in the US,[1] 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.[2][3]

UK legislation

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RPE is covered by a number of UK laws including:

The Health and Safety Executive 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.[7][8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "14 CFR § 25.1439 - Protective breathing equipment". www.law.cornell.edu. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  2. ^ RPE[dead link]
  3. ^ "What is RPE?". www.hse.gov.uk. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  4. ^ Health and Safety Executive, ppe
  5. ^ Health and Safety Executive, hswa
  6. ^ Health and Safety Executive, coshh
  7. ^ Health and Safety Executive, How do I choose he right respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?, accessed 20 June 2020
  8. ^ "Supplier of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), workwear, consumables, safety equipment, janitorial products and safety signage". tiger-supplies.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-03-14.