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Our Train the Tester Courses are in full swing over the next few months.
If your company would like more information on attending, please contact our team.
Telephone: +44(0) 28 91 249000
Email: [email protected]#training#gratitude
At NI RPE we operate our RPE Fit Testing & Training services throughout Northern Ireland ensuring your local business is compliant with regulations and employees are protected with the correct fitting of Respiratory Protective Equipment.
#local#support#educate#rpe#nirpe❤️
#BreatheFreely@BOHSworld campaign, raises awareness of occupational lung disease in the construction and manufacturing industries. They offer free practical advice through toolbox talks, factsheets, guides and online tools #BOHS#occupationalhealth
Occupational lung disease causes significant debilitating ill-health and an estimated 13,000 deaths per year in the UK. The BOHS developed a campaign called Breathe Freely to highlight occupational respiratory risks at work. More info: https://t.co/bOIx778asp
#BOHS#Air
Silicosis is an interstitial lung disease caused by breathing in particles of crystalline silica. Over time, exposure to crystalline silica particles can cause permanent lung scarring, called pulmonary fibrosis.
There are three types of silicosis; chronic, accelerated and acute.
We promote the correct fitting of RPE, our aim being to significantly reduce the incidence of occupational respiratory injury. #ppe
Find out about the Fit2Fit Fit Test Providers Accreditation Scheme: https://t.co/auPGrXz15d
BSIF is calling on businesses to support the Registered Safety Supplier Scheme. Supporting us is free.
Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/sgyopxVRbD
#healthandsafety#ppe
**NEW Face Fit - Train the Tester Course Dates**
The one day course in #Newtownards is aimed at those requiring sufficient knowledge, understanding & practical ability to carry out in-house qualitative #facefit testing. #July dates TBC.
At NI RPE our team of #Fit2Fit accredited #RPE professionals provide a complete RPE support package and product range essential to your employee Respiratory care plan.
#BSIF#competency
The Fit2Fit RPE Fit Test Providers Accreditation Scheme is designed to confirm the competency of those performing RPE fit-testing.
Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/lLbdFuf7Sg
It is a legal requirement that workers using tight fitting RPE are fit-tested by a competent person. #ppe
Cutting and sanding wood can generate fine dust that can cause serious lung disease if the risks are not controlled. You don’t need to see dust to breathe it in. If you work in construction, find out how to stay safe: https://t.co/C5nVQcijZs #WorkRight#DustKills
Employers: You can ensure that you will be supplied with genuine and appropriately approved safety products.
Find a BSIF registered safety supplier near you ➡️ https://t.co/aFn4nQpqwf
Laying the Foundations of Mental Health for Construction Online Training. Wed 6 July, 9am-12noon. The training will provide practical tips, action plans and self-help strategies and will challenge the stigma associated with mental health. Book now https://t.co/tLEM9YD34U
@Westmond_ will be exhibiting at the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Exhibition on 23rd June 2022.
Why not come along and say hello and enter to win our lucky hamper!
#customs#freight#logistics#manufacturing
Are you or any of your team required to wear a powered air-purifying respirator at work?
Look no further, contact @CleanSpaceTech for your demo and training session!
#CleanSpace#PAPR#RPE#training
This year, Men’s Health Week is themed time for your MOT - take notice of what’s going on in your body and mind. We have advice for employers and workers in #construction on how to stay safe and prevent occupational lung disease: https://t.co/RJpDtnNC0V #MensHealthWeek#WorkRight
Welding puts workers at risk for a range of health hazards, the most common is exposure to metal fumes, burns from hot sparks, eye damage, and electrical shocks. Check out the @Hsenigov video on managing hazards.
#hseni#welding#healthandsafety#youtube
HSENI’s inspection initiative focusing on welding fume control is continuing. Pop over to our YouTube channel and view the info videos which outline the risks involved with welding, how to manage health hazards, LEV and control of welding fume: https://t.co/Y4ZUDISGKL
As people come in all sorts of shapes and sizes it is unlikely that one particular type or size of RPE facepiece will fit everyone. Fit testing will help ensure that the equipment selected is suitable for the wearer.
#bsif#fit2fit#rpe
Sinonasal cancer can be caused by exposure to inadequately controlled hard wood dust. If your workers use respiratory protective equipment, they need to be face fit tested and clean shaven for effective protection from occupational lung disease.https://t.co/3XcejhZR6a #WorkRight