The importance of respiratory protection standards

Episode 16| 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 emphasizes how standards such as EN 149 and EN 140 ensure fit-for-purpose safety in the workplace. Rani highlights the challenges of selecting appropriate respiratory protection, the role of homologation in adapting international standards to local requirements, and lessons learned from real-world incidents that underscore the criticality of adhering to standards.

Key Points:

• Importance of Standards in Respiratory Protection
  • EN 149 focuses on disposable respirators, including the 2009 amendment (EN 149+A1), which added Dolomite dust testing.
  • EN 140 covers reusabl ...