How to clean and maintain my half mask?
An effective system of maintenance for?RPE ?is essential to ensure the equipment continues to provide the level of protection for which it is designed. Maintenance includes cleaning, examination, replacement, repair, and testing.
Correct maintenance of RPE is essential to ensure the respirator continues to perform and provide the correct protection level. Information on how to maintain RPE can be found in the accompanying user instruction manual and further guidance can be gained from the RPE manufacturer - it is important to check instructions
and guidance for each respirator as cleaning, maintenance, and storage requirements can vary for different products. Replacing exhausted or faulty parts and keeping the equipment clean will help to ensure protection and maximise product life.
Information and training is vital to ensure RPE is used and maintained correctly and safely in the workplace. This includes how to read markings and expiry dates, as well as how to conduct pre-use and fit checks to ensure the respirator is in working order and is donned correctly. For reusable and semi-disposable products, training should also include how often to change filters and how to store and clean the RPE; for powered RPE, battery life and charging should be covered in training as well.
Cleaning and Maintaining Respiratory Protection??
Maintaining RPE correctly is important in order to maximise the lifespan of products. Instructions are provided with respirators that detail how to clean and maintain the product safely. Appropriate cleaning and maintenance ensure good hygiene, as well as helping to reduce costs and improve sustainability.?
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Reusable Benefits
Reusable RPE provides an alternative to disposable masks, enabling reduced costs and reduced waste. Masks are easy to clean and maintain for reuse, with separate filters able to be replaced once expired.
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Half masks and full face masks with separable filters provide longer-lasting protection than disposable respirators. Cleaning and maintaining the mask in accordance with the instructions ensures optimum performance and helps to extend product life further.
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Reusable half and full face masks can be used for several years with the correct cleaning and maintenance. As well as offering increased comfort and an improved fit, reusable respirators reduce waste from single-shift disposables and masks with integral filters.
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