Respiratory Protective Equipment (abbreviated to RPE) is used in many workplaces to protect workers from breathing in harmful substances such as dusts, aerosols, fumes, gases, or to provide clean air in the case of breathing apparatus.
With so many varieties of RPE available, are you aware of what steps you need to take as an employer to protect your staff correctly and prevent any risks?
This Directors Briefing takes you through:
• What RPE is
• Selection of RPE
• Recommendations for employers
• Case law
• Legal duties