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Posted By Trevor Anstey
Hi
Can somebody point me in the right direction?
I came across some info from our RPE provider which states "Semi-disposable, no need to change filters, simply use for up to one month and discard, also under current legislation does not require the need to keep records"
Which legislation are they referring COSHH or PPE Regs?
I have both regs available and I cant seem to find it, which is a little embarrassing
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Posted By Karen Todd
COSHH Reg 9(4) referring to Reg 9(3):
(4) Every employer shall keep a suitable record of the examinations and tests carried out in pursuance of paragraphs (2) and (3) and of any repairs carried out as a result of those examinations and tests, and that record or a suitable summary thereof shall be kept available for at least 5 years from the date on which it was made.
(3) Where respiratory protective equipment (other than disposable respiratory protective equipment) is provided to meet the requirements of regulation 7, the employer shall ensure that at suitable intervals thorough examinations and, where appropriate, tests of that equipment are carried out.
Karen
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Posted By Helen C
Also....
HS(G) 53
Paragraphs 57 and 59.
"Maintenance is required fo all RPE, except for single use RPE, and should be carried out by properly trained personnel. Thorough maintenance, examination and tests should be carried out at least once a month. However, if the RPE is used only occasionally, an examination and test should be made before use and in any event the interval should not exceed three months........."
"Records of examination and testing must be kept for 5 years as a general rule."
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