SMI Catalogue 2025/2026 - Flipbook - Page 271
FACE FIT TESTING
All products are CE marked and
conform to EN standards where shown.
Common applicable standards are:
EN149
A filtering half mask is one in which the
facepiece consists entirely or
substantially of filter material (more
commonly known as a disposable
mask). They are designed to protect
against solids, water based aerosols
and oil based aerosols. There are three
classes of protection 3 FFP1, FFP2 and
FFP3 which are classified according to
filter efficiency
PPE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Where RPE is used, it must be able to provide
adequate protection for individual wearers. RPE can9t
protect the wearer if it leaks. A major cause of leaks is
poor fit 3 tight-fitting face pieces need to fit the
wearer9s face to be effective. As people come in all
sorts of shapes and sizes it is unlikely that one type or
size of RPE facepiece will fit everyone. Fit testing will
ensure that the equipment selected is suitable for the
wearer. SMI provides a full service for Face Fit Testing,
to ensure that the products you purchase are
comfortable, and optimised to provide full protection
from respiratory injuries.
REGULATIONS FOR
RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION
EN140
Reusable respirators 3 half mask
facepieces which are used in negative
pressure systems, powered or supplied
air systems
EN136
Reusable respirators 3 full facepieces
which are used in negative pressure
systems, powered or supplied air
systems and cover the entire face area
including eyes, nose and mouth.
EN143
Particulate filters are classified
according to their filtering efficiency
(P1, P2 and P3)
GAS
EN12941
EN14387
Gas and vapour filters to be used as
part of a respiratory protective device.
FFP3
FFP2
P2
FFP2
P3
P3
A - Organic Gas
B - Inorganic Gas
K - Ammoniac
A
B
E
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E - Acid Gases
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Powered respirators 3 hood and helmets
provide protection against specified
gases and vapours, particles or a
combination of gases & particles.
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