Respiratory protective equipment at work. A practical guide. 4th edition

Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 53

Health and Safety Executive, 2013
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Current

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Building Supplement

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Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets

Abstract

Provides guidance relating to the selection and use of adequate and suitable respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in the workplace, in order to comply with the law. Covers when RPE can be used, using a simple step-by-step approach. It helps in deciding the adequate level of protection for a given hazardous substance and how to select RPE that is suitable for the particular wearer, task and work environment. Also includes advice on how to ensure the selected RPE continues to work effectively.

History

2nd edition 1998. 3rd edition 2005. 4th edition 2013. This is a web version of HSG53 published May 2013. HSG53 (Fourth edition, published 2013) - produced May 2013.

ISBN

9780717664542

Subjects

  • Construction site equipment
  • Dangerous substances (asbestos, explosives, etc)
  • Materials
  • Protection equipment

Publisher History

The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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