Hey guys, can someone recommend me a high quality respirator, ideally one that has passed safety standards? The ones on amazon are shocking and offer no protection whatsoever so I’m looking to avoid them and order direct from a reputable supplier. Considering all budgets.
I'm not sure where you live for sourcing a respirator. I was a qualified Health & Safety manager doing risk assessments for all types of Worksop tasks including PPE, masks, gloves etc. and belonged to a professional safety body until I retired last year, so am well experienced in finding and sourcing the correct mask.
If you are in the UK try Arco it's one of the best suppliers. Masks are in different sizes so you have to get small, medium or large to make an air tight seal around the face. There is a test for this but it's expensive. 3M is a good reliable make, which is available all over the world, with disposable filters which vary according to the hazard. Filters are colour coded for the particular hazard and the general rule is if you can smell the solvent through the mask then the filters need replacing.
Check the HSE web site www.hse.gov.uk for guidance and just search respiratory protective equipment.
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