¿Why use EPR?
The main importance of EPR is to prevent employees from being contaminated with chemical and biological agents found in the air. In addition, it facilitates breathing in closed environments that have little oxygen. Thus, consequently, it prevents the appearance of various respiratory diseases caused by the inhalation of gases or toxic substances in workplaces.
In general, this protection aims to protect the worker's health and integrity. Respiratory protection equipment also serves to preserve the well-being of those who do not carry out their duties in environments that may generate risks, but that, in some way, may suffer contamination.protección respiratoria
Risks of not using
Many work environments are full of substances dangerous to the respiratory system. It is in these cases when protective equipment appropriate to the worker's situation must be used.
Respiratory protection is mandatory when the worker is exposed to substances or situations that may put their health at risk, such as:
- When work is carried out in an environment without ventilation.
- The air concentration is less than 19.5%.
- When there is the presence of gases or dangerous substances.
- where the danger of the place is not known.
The concentration of pollutants can occur in various forms. On the one hand, there is the risk of solid particles, such as dust, fog, fumes, particles that come from combustion or some particles of evaporated liquids that can damage our respiratory tract.
- Respiratory protection equipment is essential in a large number of sectors.
- The respiratory tract must be protected from solid substances, such as dust, mist or fumes, and liquid substances that remain suspended in the air.
- Respiratory protection is mandatory when the worker is exposed to substances or situations that may put their health at risk.