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    Respirators-Types: Explain Dangers

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    Respirators are the last line of defense against airborne hazards when isolation or substitution is not possible. There are two main types of respirators: air-purifying respirators, which filter contaminants from the air, and supplied-air respirators, which supply breathable air from an external source. The key factors for respirators are that they must be properly selected and matched to the specific hazard, used correctly, and maintained to ensure proper protection. Supplied-air respirators offer the best protection but have limitations such as bulky air tanks.

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    Respirators are the last line of defense against airborne hazards when isolation or substitution is not possible. There are two main types of respirators: air-purifying respirators, which filter contaminants from the air, and supplied-air respirators, which supply breathable air from an external source. The key factors for respirators are that they must be properly selected and matched to the specific hazard, used correctly, and maintained to ensure proper protection. Supplied-air respirators offer the best protection but have limitations such as bulky air tanks.

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    Respirators are the last line of defense against airborne hazards when isolation or substitution is not possible. There are two main types of respirators: air-purifying respirators, which filter contaminants from the air, and supplied-air respirators, which supply breathable air from an external source. The key factors for respirators are that they must be properly selected and matched to the specific hazard, used correctly, and maintained to ensure proper protection. Supplied-air respirators offer the best protection but have limitations such as bulky air tanks.

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    Respirators are the last line of defense against airborne hazards when isolation or substitution is not possible. There are two main types of respirators: air-purifying respirators, which filter contaminants from the air, and supplied-air respirators, which supply breathable air from an external source. The key factors for respirators are that they must be properly selected and matched to the specific hazard, used correctly, and maintained to ensure proper protection. Supplied-air respirators offer the best protection but have limitations such as bulky air tanks.

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    Respirators—Types

    List respiratory hazards on site. Respirators only work when they are selected,
    maintained, and used properly. Each respirator
    must be matched to the particular hazard it
    ___________________________________ is designed to protect against. There is no all-
    purpose respirator that can be used in every
    situation.
    ___________________________________
    Air-purifying respirators have the following
    ___________________________________ features:
    • Filter contaminants like dust and fibres out of
    the air.
    Explain dangers • Do NOT supply air or oxygen.
    • Must be matched to specific hazards such as
    Construction can involve airborne hazards—for solvent vapours or mist from sprayed form oil.
    instance, mist from spray-painting, fumes from
    • Are specified in safety data sheets (SDSs) for
    welding, vapours from adhesives, and dust from
    controlled products.
    concrete cutting.
    • Have a limited lifespan based on contaminant
    Airborne hazards can have short-term effects
    levels and filter load. (Do NOT rely on the
    such as sneezing or long-term effects such as
    stated “expiry date”.)
    lung disease.
    Supplied-air respirators have the following
    Identify controls features:

    Respirators are the last line of defence against


    • Supply the wearer with breathable air from a
    compressor, cylinder, or tank.
    airborne hazards. When we can’t isolate the
    hazard or use a different product, we have to • Offer the BEST protection against many
    wear a respirator. hazards.
    There are two basic types of respirators: • Have limitations (for instance, air tanks are
    bulky and air lines can get tangled).
    1. Air-purifying respirators
    2. Supplied-air respirators. • Are the only respirators that can be used
    for confined space rescue or in dangerous
    atmospheres.

    Demonstrate
    Show CSA and NIOSH labels and stress that only
    CSA- and NIOSH-approved respirators that are
    appropriate for the hazard should be used.
    Show examples of air-purifying and supplied-air
    respirators. Show how to replace filters.
    Show where information on respirators can be
    found on a safety data sheet (SDS).
    Review company rules and procedures on
    respirators.

    Air-Purifying Respirator Supplied-Air Respirator

    12 Personal Protective Equipment

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