Nov 21 2016
Workers in many industrial sectors are exposed to fine particles which can be inhaled and particularly those who work on construction sites. Fine particles are produced in high concentrations during demolition of concrete or masonry structures, when carrying out blasting work, preparing cement mortar or concrete as well as during hammering or drilling operations where […]
Nov 14 2016
There are many jobs which present different types of biohazards. The PPE principally used to protect the respiratory tract are filtering masks manufactured according to UNI EN 149: 2001 standard. There are also many different types of Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD) for the protection of the respiratory system. Their main purpose is to prevent harmful […]
Nov 7 2016
Asbestos is notorious for the safety risks it poses to human health and so is the asbestos fibre cement also called eternit. There are stringent national and international standards to be followed when carrying out disposal of both these substances. Removal can only be performed by licensed companies and the resulting asbestos waste must be […]
Nov 2 2016
With the entry into force of the NAP (National Action Plan to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides), a new classification of Pesticides, which involves classifying them according to their specific use, was adopted. The NAP (National Action Plan for the sustainable use of pesticides), was implemented on January 22, 2014 and it upgraded both […]
Nov 29 2016
The benefits of using power assisted respiratory protective devices equipped with face masks
When choosing respiratory protective devices it is advisable to prefer the powered versions equipped with rechargeable batteries. Respiratory Protective Devices fall within the macro category of PPE, personal protective equipment, and range from the most simple masks to the more sophisticated models, equipped with inhalation and exhalation valves for protection against even the finest particles […]