Breathing Apparatus Safety News & Advice

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Breathing Apparatus

Take a look through our safety advice on how to best keep your workers safe using Breathing Apparatus below. The correct BA equipment can protect your users when operating in a hazardous environment, ensuring that they have a safe supply of air for a set amount of time.

Situations where workers may be required to use a breathing apparatus set include firefighting, rescue operations, mining and chemical plant work. Ensure you have the right equipment for the task at hand by checking out our blog posts.

Additionally, we have a dedicated sales team that can support you with any enquiry relating to our products and services; simply call us up on 0845 3300 447 or email our team at info@rockallsafety.co.uk.

07/03/2025

Why Must Respiratory Protective Equipment Be Face Fit Tested?

Posted by Amity Admin

Why Must Respiratory Protective Equipment Be Face Fit Tested? Protecting Workers: The Role of Face Fit Testing Workplace safety depends on effective respiratory protective equipment (RPE), especially in industries with airborne hazards. However, wearing a mask alone isn’t enough—it must fit properly to provide full protection. Face fit testing ensures that RPE fits the wearer...

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30/09/2024

Introduction to working in confined space (risk levels)

Posted by Rhys Redrup

Introduction to working in confined space (risk levels) While the term "confined space" might suggest a small, cramped area, its definition is broader and more specific. A confined space is any enclosed or partially enclosed area where there is a risk of death or serious injury from hazardous substances or dangerous conditions. The size of...

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27/09/2024

Breathing Apparatus (BA) in the Workplace

Posted by Rhys Redrup

Limited knowledge of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) can kills or seriously injurer workers every year. Breathing apparatus (BA) are vital to your workplace’s safety equipment. Employers must know the different types of BA equipment they could use to protect workers. Respirators remove harmful substances from the air. A breathing apparatus (BA) is a specialised...

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DEEE Measurement of exhaust emissions at the technical inspection station.

08/05/2024

Controlling DEEE in the workplace

Posted by Emma Curthoys

What does DEEE stand for? Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions, often abbreviated as DEEE, represent the cocktail of harmful pollutants released by diesel engines during the combustion process. It refers to the mix of harmful gases, liquids and particles that come out of a diesel engine when it burns fuel. This includes soot, smoke, and various...

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