An indepth assessment of hazards is essential to assess what form of respiratory protection is required. Typical hazards include dust particles. fumes, gases and vapours. mists or even an oxygen deficiency (where an airline type breathing apparatus may be needed). All respiratory protective equipment is classified under CE Mark, Cat 3. The most common specific respiratory products are covered under the following EN standards:
- EN 140: Half Face Piece Respirator
- EN 141: Gas/Vapour Filters
- EN 143: Particle Filters
- EN 136: Full Face Piece Respirator
- EN 149: Disposable Filtering Respirators
- EN 405: Valved Filtering Half Mask
We currently stock the following items:
3M 8710E
Disposable vent respirators for use against fine respirable dusts and fibres. EN 149 Type FFP1S
3M 9925
Premium welding fume respirator. For use against respirable dusts/ particulate metal fume/ ozone & nuisance odours. EN 149 Type FFP2S
3M 6000 Facepiece
Lightweight half mask which can be combined with vapour or dust filters. EN 140
The above respiratory protection products are only a sample of the wide range available from 3M. Please contact us for a complete range of catalogues on all products.