PIP Consumables Catalogue JULY 2024 ED1 DIGITAL V3 - Flipbook - Page 160
PRO CHOICE SAFETY GEAR
RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION
Assigned Protection Factors
The assigned protection factor (APF) of a respirator renects
the level of protection that a properly functioning respirator
would be expected to provide to a population of properly otted
and trained users. For example, an APF of 10 for a respirator
means that the air inside the respirator is ten times cleaner
than the outside contaminated air. An APF of 20 means the
air inside the respirator is 20 times cleaner than the outside
air and where a user could expect to inhale no more than one
tenth of the airborne contaminant present.
REQUIRED MINIMUM
PROTECTION FACTOR
MAXIMUM GAS/VAPOUR
CONCENTRATION
PRESENT IN AIR P.P.M.
SUITABLE RESPIRATOR
REQUIRED FOR THE JOB
(PARTS PER MILLION BY VOLUME)
Up to 10
1,000
Class AUS, 1, 2, 3 filter
with HALF mask
or disposable mask
Up to 50
1,000
Class AUS or Class 1
filter with FULL mask
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WHICH TYPE OF MASK SHOULD I USE?
DESCRIPTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
MASK TYPE
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WHEN DO YOU USE IT?
Disposable Mask
A disposable respirator is a maintenance free, single
shift, single use item. This means that when you put
it on and start your shift and then take it of
(for example a tea break), the shift is over and
the mask should be replaced. The mask can
be used for a maximum of an 8 hour shift.
When a maintenance free form of respiratory
protection is required or preferred.
Combination Mask
A device combining the oltration capabilities
of gas/vapour and particulate olters.
When the oltration of multiple types of substances
is required and are likely to be present in the
environment in which you will be working.
Half Mask Respirator
A close otting device to cover the nose, mouth and
chin and can be secured in position by suitable means,
such as a head strap. These are to be used with the
appropriate Filter Cartridges.
When certain gases and vapours are required
to be removed from the inhaled air.
HOW TO CORRECTLY FIT A DISPOSABLE MASK
1
Hold respirator in hand
with moulded nose
contour (narrow end)
at ongertips. Allow
head-straps to hang
below hand.
2
Place respirator
against your face with
the nose-piece on the
bridge of your nose.
3
Place the top strap
high on the back of
your head. Move the
bottom strap over your
head and position
it below your ears.
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4
Use both hands to
mould the nose-piece
to the shape of your
nose for a secure,
comfortable ot.
5
Test the ot. Cup
both hands over the
respirator and exhale
strongly. If airnows
around your nose,
tighten the nose-piece.
If air escapes around
the edges, reposition
the straps for
a better ot.
