Selection of Respiratory Protection Apparatus
Portuguese, Portugal
Description
The brochure provides guidance on how to select appropriate respiratory protective equipment for different types of microbiological and chemical hazardous agents. It includes explanation about pictograms and types of information provided with respiratory equipment and how to match them with a particular task or hazard.
Other data
Sector / Industry covered
Not sector specific
Provider
Provider name (English)
Working Conditions Authority
Provider name (Original)
Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho
Type of provider
Labour inspectorate
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Microbiological hazards (Microorganism)
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Fibres
Gases
Nanoparticles (airborne liquids/solids including smoke or mist)
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Other
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
Not substance specific
Prevention measures
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target group
Employers
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Workers