A booklet on respiratory protection.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. General Principles of Respiratory Protection
2. Classification of Inhalation Hazards
   • Particulate Contaminants
   • Gaseous or Vapour Contaminants
   • Lack of Oxygen and Confined Spaces
3. Criteria for Selecting a Respirator
   • Selection Factors: Those that are contaminant-related
   • Selection Factors: Those that are task-related
   • Selection Factors: Those that are operator-related
   • Workplace Exposure Standards
   • Respirator Protection Factors
   • Medical Aspects of Wearing a Respirator
4. Main Types of Respirator
   • Air Purifying Respirators
   • Supplied Air Respirators
   • Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
5. Air Purifying Respirators
   • Types of Facepiece
   • Filter Replacement
   • Limitations on Use
   • Filter Identification
   • Particulate Respirators
   • Gas/Vapour Respirators
   • Combination Respirators
   • Powered Air Purifying Respirators
6. Airline Respirators
   • Fresh Air Hose Respirators
   • Compressed Air Line Respirators
   • Precautions for Normal Use
7. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
8. Respiratory Protection Programmes
9. Some Practical Considerations
   • Training and Instruction
   • Face Fitting
   • Supervision in a Dangerous Atmosphere
   • Location
10. Respirator Maintenance And Storage
    • Inspection
    • Cleaning
    • Final Inspection
    • Storage

Appendices

Appendix 1: Requirements for Air Quality (Compressors or Cylinders) for Supplied Air Respirators

Appendix 2: Filter Comparison

Glossary of Common Terms