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Valved and unvalved respirator masks
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Whats the difference between valved and unvalved respirator masks?

Disposable respirator masks offer protection to the wearer against respiratory hazards such as dusts and mists. The filtering face piece (FFP) respirator mask can come in a number of different protection levels – FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 which should be carefully considered when selecting the most appropriate mask for your workplace. Read more here on what the different levels mean. These types of m...
7500 Face Mask
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What filters do I need for the 3M 7500 series half face mask?

The 7500 series half face mask is a reusable respirator mask that when combined with appropriate filters can provide respiratory protection against vapour and/or particulate hazards. As with every piece of tight fitting respiratory protective equipment, it is important that the mask is correctly worn and this includes being fitted tested. This ensures that the mask provides an adequate seal to ...
Does my mask need to be fit tested
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Do I need a fit test to wear a respirator mask?

If your company uses tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) then a fit test is a legal requirement. The fit test functions to ensure the mask correctly fits the wearer’s face. Therefore it is able to provide its stated respiratory protection. Ill-fitting masks will not have the required tight seal and are leaky and vulnerable to bypass by contaminants. Faces come in all shapes and...
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