The respiratory protection (specifications, scope)
The respiratory protection is a special personal protection, performing the function of a filter from the effects of ambient air.

In this category placed the barrier means from the inhaled smoke, dust, toxic substances, gases.

The respiratory system of the person is quite vulnerable when released hazardous substances into, may be irreversible health effects. Therefore, the employer is obliged to take care about execution of the safety of the workers. In adverse conditions for the respiratory system, all employees must be provided protective equipment.

In the working conditions of the respiratory system is to protect the respirator. They come in different types and classifications depending on the degree of protection.

Means of respiratory protection for the intended purpose are divided into: dust dust, gas, gadopentetate.

The application of respirators:

mining industry;
engineering;
metallurgy (steel, non-ferrous metals);
welding works;
industrial and laboratory facilities (working on machines that produce large amounts of dust, toxic substances);
medical and pharmaceutical laboratories;
food industry;
construction and repair work.
Respirators and replacement filters (types and characteristics)
“Petal 200” and “Lepestok 203”. Some of the most popular models of dust respirators. A means of protection resistant to the dusty wastes: mining, tobacco, metallurgy, silicate industry. Also, the respirator Petal filters dust from mineral fertilizers, textiles, wool, household cleansers.

In medicine respirator Petal is used as protection from viruses and bacteria that are airborne. The product is disposable.

Respirator Rostock - filter dust mask has a nose clip and exhalation valve. Inside drops are not formed moisture. Can be used in contact with solid aerosols. Hypoallergenic. Opposed to tuberculosis bacteria and flu.

Respirator ZM - common, loved by customers for its comfort and good protection. Established themselves as opposing means of ozone, mist, welding smoke (code: 102566, 102567). Respirator ZM neutralize the negative smells of chemicals (paints, organic solvents).

У2К dust mask - protection from dust particles (wood, concrete, coal, cotton. tobacco). Has the inlet valve and air outlet. Most often used in construction, repair works. Non-woven mask, tightened the straps down to size. Withstands up to 30 workdays.

Respirator RU 60M - protection against dust, chemical fumes, gases. There are replaceable filters, which makes the model heavier, but make it resistant to various emissions and reusable in use. Suitable for industrial work with oil fluids, solvents, paint, gasoline.

Respirators of the German company UVEX. A distinctive feature of these personal protective equipment is the anatomical shape under the person’s nose. There is a valve for air inlet and outlet. The respirator to buy is thought out for the comfort of workers on seamless shoulder straps, soft edges. This model can be combined with goggles.

Delta Plus Respirator is an excellent organic vapor barrier. A feature of the model is the presence of activated carbon between the layers of the filter mask. It neutralizes odors.

Almost all respirator models are quite light. the size is adjustable with elastic bands, seamless straps.

When selecting personal protective equipment, consider the working conditions!