Maintenance of respiratory protection equipment

Respirators are effective and last longer when properly maintained. There are so many new and healthy respirators that quickly break down and go out of service due to improper maintenance. Respiratory protective devices must be maintained, serviced and protected according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and relevant regulations

1- Contamination, missing parts, and damage to respiratory protective devices reduce their efficiency. For example, damaged, missing valves and valves that are not well placed in place reduce the effectiveness and efficiency of masks.

2- Before using cartridge filters, pay attention to their type, for example, the manufacturing technology and application of anti-ammonia, anti-acid, anti-solvent, and gas filters are different from each other.

3- When you can hardly breathe with the filters, the filters are either damaged or it is almost time to replace them.

4- If you use anti-gas and steam filters, the time to replace them is according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.

5- If you feel the smell of pollutants or your throat and lungs are irritated, it is time to change the filters.

6- Inspect the filters and masks according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

7- The lifetime of filters depends on the concentration of pollution in the environment and the duration of use.

8- Pay attention to the validity and expiration date of the filters.

9- Any changes, modifications, and repairs to the mask and its components are prohibited without the approval of the manufacturer.

10-Mask maintenance should be done under the supervision of an experienced expert.

11- Use detergents and solvents approved by the manufacturer to wash the mask.

12- Inspect the belts, straps, and elastics of the mask.

13- Clean any particles, pollution, and foreign objects from the openings, inlets, valves, and valves.

14- Remove the filters and inspect the mask valves and flexible discs for proper operation.

15- Never put your mask inside a contaminated environment, it is better to put the mask inside the nylon and leave it in the closet.