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UK COVID Levels Increase: Are you Face Mask Ready?

Do I have to wear a face mask in the UK?

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While it could be easy to forget that Coronavirus is still around, the latest government figures suggest this is far from the case. COVID infection levels in the UK rose by almost 30% in the first week of July and the Office for National Statistics figures found that 2,873,600 people in the community in England were estimated to have had Covid in the week ending 6 July. While vaccinations mean Coronavirus is less deadly than it once was for many, it is still highly infectious and there are still fatalities.…

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What Is Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)?

Learn about RPE and how to get the right mask.

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Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) used to protect you against the inhalation of hazardous substances. There are many work environments where RPE is vital to remain safe, and others may opt to wear RPE as a precautionary measure.

Respirators are RPE that utilise filtering devices. They use filters to remove contaminants from the air being breathed in, protecting the wearer’s lungs and respiratory system. They split into two other smaller types:

  •         Powered respirators use a motor to push air through the filter, delivering a clean air supply.
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A Guide To FFP Respiratory Protection

Understand the different levels of FFP Protection

Different Levels of FFP

To understand FFP levels you first need to understand why we have RPE. Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is equipment designed to reduce and mitigate the respiratory load your employees take on in the workplace and are a crucial tool in maintaining a healthy and effective workforce. Any respiratory irritation can lead to soft tissue damage, which can escalate to lung failure and cancers.

If a respiratory risk is present within a workplace, safety measures must be put in place to remove it or reduce it as far as possible.…

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Confused about face masks?

The top five things you need to know

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Face coverings are now part of everyday life as we help control the spread of COVID-19. In England, the Government has made face coverings compulsory in supermarkets and other shops in England since July 24th which has left many people confused.

So, what types of face mask are there, and what is the best option for you?

1: Do I really need to wear a face mask?

Although early advice from the World Health Organisation and other health experts at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak was that face masks weren’t very effective at stopping the spread of the disease, new research has shown that masks can actually help to reduce transmission, especially in indoor spaces.…