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1. WHY USE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION?
A. Why is breathing protection necessary?
Breathingprotectionisnecessarywheneveryouareinanatmospherethatcouldinjureyourhealth.
Depending on the substance present in the contaminated atmosphere you could be at risk of:
LUNG DAMAGE
Bronchitis, edema, pneumonia
DAMAGE TO VITAL ORGANS
Kidneys, liver, brain
CANCER
PERMANENT DISABILITY
asthma, silicosis, asbestosis or emphysema
or at worst
DEATH
WARNING
Do not enter a hazardous or unknown atmosphere without asking your safety professional
what type of protection is required. Use all the protective equipment and wear it properly.
At the first sign of trouble exit the hazardous area, seek help and report the problem to
the proper authority.
B. What is a half-mask respirator?
The Sundström half-mask respirator fits over your nose, mouth and under your chin; is held against
the face by an elastic harness; uses protective elements to remove contaminants before they enter the
respirator; and has valves that open to permit exhaled air to exit the respirator then close to prevent
contaminants from entering.
C. What type of protection will a half-mask respirator provide?
A properly fitted half-mask respirator can protect you against specific levels of some:
Particulates
Gases and Vapors
Viruses and Bacteria
Mold and Fiber
BUT half-mask respirators SHOULD NOT be used:
In oxygen deficient areas
In atmospheres that can cause eye damage
In atmospheres Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)
When the contaminants are unknown.
WARNING
Know your Maximum Use Limitations and follow
the instructions of your safety professional.
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