Respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

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. Among others, resources include Respiratory protective equipment at work: A practical guide, Fit testing of respiratory protective equipment facepieces, RPE — Employee Toolbox talk (Powerpoint presentation).