Respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
English
Description
This page provides information and tools to help employers select and manage the use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in the workplace. There are many types of RPE, including equipment designed to protect the wearer from a variety of hazards, equipment designed to suit a variety of work situations and equipment designed to match the specific requirements of the wearer. The information is applicable to disposable and reusable masks, breathing apparatus and powered respirators. Various resources can be accessed.
Access tool
Other data
Sector / Industry covered
Not sector specific
Provider
Provider name (English)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Provider name (Original)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Fibres
Gases
Nanoparticles (airborne liquids/solids including smoke or mist)
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
Not substance specific
Prevention measures
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Training
Target group
Employers
Managers
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Supervisor
Workers