1. 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!
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2. This campaign is supported by
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This campaign is supported by
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3. 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?
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. 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.
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8. 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!
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9. 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.
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10. 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
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11. 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.
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12. 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
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. 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!
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16. 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!
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