JSP® FFP3 Standard Folding Mask with Valve

There are airborne hazards present in every workplace. Here are the six most common ones:

Dust. This is formed when solid materials are altered or broken down. Workplaces where sanding, cutting, grinding and brushing are tasks that are performed produces dust. Fibres from materials are also considered as dusts. In general, the smaller the dust particle, the greater the hazard it presents. Use disposable masks that passed the EN 149 standard.

Mist. Work processes that involve atomisation, such as cleaning, spraying, and cutting or grinding using coolants produces tiny liquid droplets are considered as mist. As such, proper respiratory protection such as a valved respirator must be used.

Fume. These are formed by the vaporisation of a solid material by applying intense heat. Extremely fine particles are formed as the fume cools and condenses. Work processes that produces this includes smelting, pouring metals, and other welding applications.

Vapour. When a solid or liquid material evaporates at room temperature, it produces vapour. Many industrial processes release petrol and methalated spirits for degreasing at room temperature, and these vaporises quickly once heated.

Gas. These are air-like substances at room temperature that can travel very far, very quickly.

Oxygen Deficiency/ Enrichment. Oxygen deficiency is when the atmosphere contains less than 19% oxygen (or where conditions may exist to cause this to happen in the future. The risks of oxygen enrichment can lead to explosion and severe impairment of operatives. Conventional respirators will not protect the wearer from this type of hazard. You need special breathing apparatus for this.