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The Complete History of Asbestos - Asbestos used to be a popular building material, offering great insulative properties and an ability to protect against fire and corrosion. Widely used in both commercial and construction applications, it could be found in everything from textile products to...
What is RPE? RPE stands for respiratory protective equipment. It is worn by those working in potentially toxic environments and offers a last level of protection between the employee and harmful contaminants in the air. It is essential that the right kinds of respirators are chosen...
A Face Fit Test refers to the process of checking respiratory protective equipment to see if it offers adequate levels of protection to the wearer. There are two types of face fit testing, qualitative (taste test) and quantitative (particle counting). If you work in an industry where...
Asbestos used to have many purposes. Its fire retardant properties made it very popular within the construction industry, and its affordability, chemical resistance and versatility meant it was used in over 3000 different products and materials. Since it was labelled as a carcinogen, the damaging effects...
