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Exposure to microscopic particles can pose serious health risks, including respiratory illnesses and long-term lung damage. Despite this knowledge, many workers are unaware of their exposure, or refute the need for respiratory protection citing discomfort or minimal risk. Health and Safety, its regulations, standards and the technology that has been developed to protect workers has come a long way since the Romans used animal bladder skins to protect workers in mines from red lead oxide dus …

PAPR and SCBA SystemsAt Safety Supplies Canada, we are proud to partner with a company such as Dräger, that has been keeping workers safe for over 130 years, to offer you some insight on these lifesaving respiratory protection systems. When it comes to SCBA’s and PAPR systems, knowing how to choose the right product, with its accompanying accessories, as well as learning how to use and maintain them properly are factors just as important as the knowledge of needing to wear one in the first place …