Episode 97: Supplied Airline Respirators

3M Science of Safety

In this episode, host Mark Reggers and 3M’s Terry Gorman, Occupational Hygienist and respiratory protection specialist in PPE, are discussing all about Supplied Airline Systems. Usually, respiratory protection takes the form of filtering or air purifying products, that take the air being breathed in from the environment and filter out the unwanted impurities, such as particles or vapours. Supplied Airline Systems are required when the air is either too toxic to filter or presents a risk of unknown substances being present in a contaminated are that are unable to be filtered from getting into the worker’s lungs.

Terry covers the application and use of Supplied Airline Systems, the various components of a system, cleaning, servicing and maintenance programs and some more detailed specifications around air pressure, air-conditioning, multiple worker systems and training to ensure correct use and reliable service or Supplied Airline Systems.