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Regulations

UK Construction Site Mask Requirements Guide

Over 800 UK construction workers die each year from silica dust exposure, a preventable tragedy amid rising industry output and stricter HSE enforcement. This guide equips safety managers with clear COSHH-compliant strategies for selecting, fitting, and implementing respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to slash health risks and avoid fines up to £20,000. Learn the right mask types for dust, fumes, and asbestos, plus practical steps to safeguard your team and build a safer site culture.

Mask Directory Team

Regulations

3M FFP2 vs FFP3 UK: Best Respirator Protection?

In UK workplaces, silica dust and fumes contribute to 13,000 occupational lung disease cases annually, often due to mismatched respiratory protection. This guide compares the 3M Aura 9320+ FFP2 and 9332+ FFP3 respirators, revealing how FFP3 doubles protection (APF 20 vs 10) to safeguard your construction or manufacturing team from high hazards like welding fumes or asbestos. Learn to select, fit, and implement the right option for compliance, cost savings, and healthier lungs—without under-protecting your crew.

Mask Directory Team

Regulations

3M Aura FFP2 vs FFP3: UK Workplace Protection Guide

In UK workplaces, over 13,000 workers suffer ill health from dust and fumes each year, often due to inadequate respiratory protection. This guide compares the 3M Aura 9320+ FFP2 and 9332+ FFP3 respirators, explaining their filtration differences, COSHH compliance, and fit for hazards like construction silica. Safety managers will gain tools to select the right mask, cut risks by up to 50%, and avoid £20,000 fines per breach.

Mask Directory Team