Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
RPE (respirators and breathing apparatus) are used in many workplaces to protect workers when working with hazardous substances, such as gases, solvents, powdered chemicals and sprays. RPE comes with various forms of facepiece, such as helmets, visors, hoods or masks.
It should only be used as the last option after you have taken every other reasonable step to control the exposure, and improve air quality and ventilation in your work area. Your justification for using RPE should be clear in your risk assessment, which needs to be written if you have five or more employees.
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