RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
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Face masks can offer protection from dust and chemicals that can cause severe damage to the respiratory system. These masks are extremely important as no DIY job that you ever do will be worth risking your health for!
It is of vital importance that the correct type of mask/respirator is used as a mask designed to stop dust will not stop organic vapours or airborne chemicals.
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This is probably the most common type of dust mask that will be used in DIY, this will filter out dust etc. and is often worn when cutting masonry with an angle grinder or when working in dusty environments |
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This is a slightly better version of the mask above as it has a one way valve in the centre, this allows expelled air to be vented through the centre of the mask. Most dust masks cause the users safety glasses to mist up because of the warm expelled air, this type of mask eliminates the misting of the glasses to some extent. |
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This is a twin filter mask that accepts different types of filter, these filters screw onto the mask and should be replaced at the recommended interval. Filters are available to protect against- Organic vapours
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