| Document ID (ISN) | 54895 |
| CIS number |
90-2010 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-11-885522-0 |
| Year |
1990 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSG 53
|
| Title |
Respiratory protective equipment - A practical guide for users |
| Bibliographic information |
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1990. 29p. Illus. Price: GBP 4.00. |
| Abstract |
Topics covered in this guide: legal requirements for respiratory protective equipment (RPE); assessment of RPE requirements and selection of appropriate type of equipment; types of RPE and their applications, including dust and gas respirators, supplied air equipment and breathing apparatus; personal and work-related factors; training in the use of RPE; correct methods of use, storage and maintenance of equipment. Descriptions and illustrations are given of a wide range of RPE. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
description of equipment; respirators; harmful substances; United Kingdom |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
gas removing respirators; supplied air respirators; maintenance; self-contained breathing apparatus; particulate removing respirators; facepieces; safety guides; airline respirators; supplied air hoods; legislation; testing; replaced; safety training in industry; hose masks |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Respiratory protection
|
