Respiratory injuries can seriously affect your health Do you work in Clean Air? If not, remember, Respiratory injuries can seriously affect your health Take Care! In Partnership

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Respiratory Disease In 2005 HSE estimated that 5.5 million people are exposed to respiratory hazards in their work Less than 1.8 million people are adequately protected Only 50% of people who use Respirators (RPE), use them properly Are you one of the estimated 3.7 million at risk? In Partnership

Respirators will not work Unless: The respirator is right for the person It fits the individual It’s useable in the work place It’s compatible with other safety equipment It’s comfortable enough to keep on In Partnership

Respirators will not work Unless: The respirator is right for the hazard The correct filter type is used in order to protect the person from: Particles – dust, mists, metal fumes, bacteria/virus, fibres Gas and solvent vapours Toxicity For the whole shift In Partnership

Respirators will not work Unless: The respirator is right for the task It’s robust enough It’s practical to use in the working conditions Heat, Physical Activity, Temperature and Humidity, Obstacles, Working at Height It will work efficiently and protect the wearer In Partnership

Respirators will not work Unless: The respirator is right for the person The respirator is right for the hazard The respirator is right for the task Remember, tight fitting respirators rely upon a good seal around the face and will not work properly if unshaven or wearing a beard. In Partnership

It’s your health, look after it! Respirators won’t protect you Unless:  You use the right filters  You replace filters when required  You have been trained to use it  You fit it properly  You store it and clean it properly  It’s maintained properly It’s your health, look after it! In Partnership

What else should I do? To ensure I am not one of the estimated 3.7 million people at risk, I should: Replace filters Particle Filters When they become clogged and difficult to breathe through When the respirator “alarms” (battery powered equipment) When your company guidelines tell you to. Gas and Solvent Vapour Filters (will become saturated and allow gas or vapour through) Before the gas or vapour breaks through As a last resort, immediately upon detecting a smell or taste. In Partnership

What else should I do? To ensure I am not one of the estimated 3.7 million people at risk, I should: Fit the respirator correctly Correctly fit and fit check the respirator before each use Ensure the fit of ‘tight fitting’ respirators have been checked for you by a competent fit test provider: Look for Fit2Fit accreditation In Partnership

What else should I do? To ensure I am not one of the estimated 3.7 million people at risk, I should: Clean and store the respirator correctly Reusable respirators should be cleaned after each use Respirators should be stored in a clean dry environment outside of your hazardous work area so that they do not continue to absorb gases or attract dust particles. In Partnership

What else should I do? To ensure I am not one of the estimated 3.7 million people at risk, I should: Maintain the respirator correctly (non disposable) Respirators must be maintained by a competent person (with original manufacturer parts) The respirator’s condition must be assessed (as specified by the manufacturer) Maintenance records must be kept In Partnership

What else should I do? To ensure I am not one of the estimated 3.7 million people at risk, I should: Ensure you have been trained and fully understand Why respirators are required When respirators should be used How to wear the respirator correctly How to maintain the respirator When to replace the respirator How to clean the respirator How to store the respirator when not in use In Partnership

What else should I do? To ensure I am not one of the estimated 3.7 million people at risk, I should: Replace filters Fit the respirator correctly Clean and store the respirator correctly Maintain the respirator correctly (non disposable) Ensure you have been trained In Partnership

It’s your health, look after it! Respirators won’t protect you Unless:  You use the right filters  You replace filters when required  You have been trained to use it  You fit it properly  You store it and clean it properly  It’s maintained properly It’s your health, look after it! In Partnership

Clean Air? Take Care! So, do you work in Many millions of people don’t and Respiratory injuries can seriously affect your health Take Care! The campaign is jointly organised by The campaign is jointly organised by