Monthly Archives: January 2017

Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is issued in certain work environments to protect workers from the inhalation of hazardous substances; such as gases, solvents, powdered chemicals and sprays.

When you go to work, it’s easy to avoid physical hazards, but what about invisible threats? Wearing protective masks is a simple way to avoid hazardous gases and substances - especially asbestos, which is still a big threat to those working in the construction industry...