Health and Safety Personal Protective Equipment Podcasts Respiratory Protection

The Importance of Respiratory Protection Standards

In this episode of Let’s Talk Safety, Rani Naidoo, Senior Application Engineer and Regulatory Manager for 3M South Africa, delves into the importance of respiratory protection standards. The discussion emphasises how standards such as EN 149

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General Health and Safety Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection

Standard EN 140 for Reusable Respirators

Reusable respirators offer durable and versatile protection in environments where prolonged or repeated exposure to hazardous substances is a concern. The EN 140 standard ensures these devices are fit for purpose, defining performance, compatibility, and

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General Health and Safety Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection

Understanding EN 149 and Its Importance for Disposable Respirators

Selecting the right respiratory protection requires more than just choosing a mask labelled as protective; it’s about understanding the standards that define its effectiveness. EN 149, a European standard, is essential in ensuring the reliability

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Health and Safety Podcasts PPE

Sweet-Orr Commitment to High-Quality Protective Workwear

Join us as we interview Abigail Louw, Marketing Manager at Sweet-Orr. We discuss the brand’s commitment to high-quality protective workwear, particularly the importance of conti suits in worker safety. Abigail outlines Sweet-Orr’s history, customisation options,

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Health and Safety PPE

Key Considerations When Selecting Safety Garments and Workwear

When it comes to workplace safety, the right garments/PPE play an important role in protecting employees from potential hazards. Selecting appropriate safety workwear requires careful evaluation of its features, certifications, and suitability for specific work

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