Breathing Apparatus

Take a look through our safety advice on how to best keep your workers safe using Breathing Apparatus below. The correct BA equipment can protect your users when operating in a hazardous environment, ensuring that they have a safe supply of air for a set amount of time.

Situations where workers may be required to use a breathing apparatus set include firefighting, rescue operations, mining and chemical plant work. Ensure you have the right equipment for the task at hand by checking out our blog posts.

Additionally, we have a dedicated sales team that can support you with any enquiry relating to our products and services; simply call us up on 0845 3300 447 or email our team at [email protected].

different types of breathing apparatus
07/05/2025

Different Types of Breathing Apparatus

Posted by Rhys Redrup
Introduction When working in hazardous environments where toxic gases, smoke, or oxygen deficiency pose serious health risks, reliable respiratory protection is essential. Breathing apparatus systems are designed to provide clean, breathable air in such situations, protecting workers across industries such as firefighting, chemical processing, and confined space entry. There are three main types of breathing...
07/03/2025

Why Must Respiratory Protective Equipment Be Face Fit Tested?

Posted by Amity Admin
Why Must Respiratory Protective Equipment Be Face Fit Tested? Protecting Workers: The Role of Face Fit Testing Workplace safety depends on effective respiratory protective equipment (RPE), especially in industries with airborne hazards. However, wearing a mask alone isn’t enough—it must fit properly to provide full protection. Face fit testing ensures that RPE fits the wearer...
30/09/2024

Introduction to working in confined space (risk levels)

Posted by Rhys Redrup
Introduction to working in confined space (risk levels) While the term "confined space" might suggest a small, cramped area, its definition is broader and more specific. A confined space is any enclosed or partially enclosed area where there is a risk of death or serious injury from hazardous substances or dangerous conditions. The size of...
Breathing Apparatus (BA) in the Workplace
27/09/2024

Breathing Apparatus (BA) in the Workplace

Posted by Rhys Redrup
  Limited knowledge of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) can kills or seriously injurer workers every year. Breathing apparatus (BA) are vital to your workplace’s safety equipment. Employers must know the different types of BA equipment they could use to protect workers. Respirators remove harmful substances from the air. A breathing apparatus (BA) is a specialised...