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RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
When selecting RPE, you should also refer to the AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices and AS/NZS 1716:2012 Respiratory Protective Devices.
The figures below provide examples of some respirators that can be used. The protection afforded by each device depends not only on the design and fit of the respirator but also upon the efficiency of the filters (for instance, P1, P2 or P3). These figures are indicative only. In order to show the correct respirator fit, they do not show the use of hoods. Respirators must always be worn under
a hood.

Figure 5 Disposable, half-face particulate respirator

Figure 6 Half-face, particulate filter (cartridge) respirator

Figure 7 Powered, air-purifying, ventilated respirator

Figure 8 Full-face, particulate filter (cartridge) respirator

Figure 9 Full-face, powered air-purifying particulate respirator

Figure 10 Full-face, positive pressure demand air-line respirator

Selection of RPE
The most efficient respirator and filter for the task should be used. Proper fit is critical; a disposable half-face respirator is especially difficult. Consideration should be given to upgrading to a non-disposable half-face respirator.
Table 2 provides guidance for the selection of appropriate respiratory protection for different tasks, assuming the correct work procedures are being followed. This table does not take into account personal features including facial hair or where glasses are worn. Full protection cannot be achieved if either of these factors interferes with the face seal.
Workers should be consulted on the selection of RPE to ensure individual fit and medical factors have been considered.

Table 2 Selecting RPE
Work Procedure                                                                                                                                     Required respirator                                                              Filter type

Simple enclosure erection for containing undamaged asbestos materials to prevent damage – no direct handling but possible disturbance of asbestos  Disposable, half-face particulate respirators                                    P1 or P2
                                                                                                                                                   OR
                                                                                                                                                   Half-face, particulate filter (cartridge) respirator
Inspection of the condition of any installed friable asbestos, which appears in poor condition or has been disturbed                               Disposable, half-face particulate respirators                                    P1 or P2
                                                                                                                                                   OR
                                                                                                                                                   Half-face, particulate filter (cartridge) respirator
Sampling material for the purpose of identifying asbestos                                                                                          Disposable, half-face particulate respirators                                    P1 or P2
                                                                                                                                                   OR
                                                                                                                                                   Half-face, particulate filter (cartridge) respirator
Removal of non-friable asbestos (e.g. asbestos cement sheets, ceiling tiles and vinyl tiles)                                                       Disposable, half-face particulate respirators                                    P1 or P2
                                                                                                                                                   OR
                                                                                                                                                   Half-face, particulate filter (cartridge) respirator
Extensive sample operations on friable asbestos                                                                                                    Full-face, particulate, filter (cartridge) respirator                            P3
Maintenance work involving the removal of small quantities of friable asbestos (e.g. replacement of friable asbestos gaskets and insulation)       Full-face, particulate, filter (cartridge) respirator                            P3
Certain forms of wet stripping in which wetting is prolonged and effective, and certain small-scale dry stripping operations                       Full-face, powered air-purifying particulate respirator                          P3
                                                                                                                                                   OR
                                                                                                                                                   Full-face, positive pressure demand air-line respirator
Certain forms of dry stripping and ineffective wet stripping (light