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AppendicesAppendix E – Guide to the selection ofrespiratory protectionThere is a wide range of respiratory protection available for protection againstairborne asbestos fibres.In general, the selection of suitable respiratory protection equipment depends onthe nature of the asbestos work, the probable maximum concentrations of asbestosfibres that would be encountered in this work and any personal characteristics ofthe wearer that may affect the facial fit of the respirator (eg facial hair and glasses).The diagrams below provide, in approximate order of increasing efficiency, anoverview of some of the respirators which can be used for protection againstairborne asbestos fibres. The protection afforded by each device depends not onlyon the design and fit of the respirator but also upon the efficiency of the filters(ie P1, P2 or P3).AS/NZS 1715:1994 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devicesand AS1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices provide detailed advice on theselection, use and maintenance of respiratory protection equipment and needto be consulted for more detailed advice on ‘nominal protection factors’ and otherrelevant matters.The table ‘Selection of appropriate respiratory equipment’ (page 82) providesguidance for the selection of appropriate respiratory protection for different tasks,assuming the correct work procedures are being followed.This guide does not take account of personal features, such as facial hair or the needto wear glasses (full protection will not be achieved if either of these factorsinterferes with the face seal). It also does not take any account of potential misuseof the protective equipment.The respirators and filters in the table ‘Selection of appropriate respiratory equipment’(page 81) are the minimum recommended for the corresponding task. The mostefficient respirator and filter needs to be used.Ensuring a proper fit is critical. Establishing that a proper fit has been obtained witha disposable half-face respirator is difficult. Therefore, consideration needs be givento upgrading to a non-disposable half-face respirator.Types of respiratory protective equipment (see diagrams on page 81):• disposable, half face particulate respirator (A)• half-face, particulate filter (cartridge) respirator (B)• powered, air-purifying, ventilated helmet respirator (C)• full-face, particulate, filter (cartridge) respirator (D)• full-face, powered air-purifying particulate respirator (E)• full-face, positive pressure demand air-line respirator (F).80 Compliance code / Removing asbestos in workplaces WorkSafe Victoria
AppendicesThese diagrams are indicative only. In order to show the correct respirator fit theydo not show the use of hoods. Respirators must always be worn under a hood.(A) Disposable, half-face particulate respirator.(B) Half-face, particulate filter(cartridge) respirator.(C) Powered, air-purifying, ventilatedhelmet respirator.(D) Full-face, particulate filter(cartridge) respirator.(E) Full-face, powered air-purifyingparticulate respirator.(F) Full-face, positive pressure demandair-line respirator.WorkSafe Victoria Compliance code / Removing asbestos in workplaces 81
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