Respiratory Protection Equipment (RPE)

Protecting your team from respiratory hazards is vital, and we make it easy to equip a large workforce with our bulk discounts. We can also handle large orders efficiently with our reliable stock levels. Check out our full range of RPE and PPE to see what else we can help you with. 

Next-day delivery available

There’s no need to wait ages for your new RPE - we can get it to you on the next working day, if you place the order before 2pm. We even offer same-day delivery for super-urgent orders - just call our friendly sales team for full details, and they’ll help you put your order together.

In stock & ready to ship

At Start Safety, we care about your safety in the workplace. That’s why we keep a vast selection of RPE in stock to meet your needs - in fact, all the products listed in this range are ready to ship with next-day delivery! 

Disposable face masks: Mostly single-use masks, ideal for low-intensity work in areas where hazards are present. They come in both valved and unvalved formats. Filtration levels available in this range include FFP2 and FFP3, with additional activated carbon masks available for use with nuisance odours.

Half masks: Tight-fitting masks with a body made of a soft rubber or similar. The more robust design is suitable for low-medium intensity activity. Many models feature removable filter cartridges, reducing long-term costs. Filtration options within this range include P3, ABEK1P3, and A2P3.

Full-face masks: Larger masks that seal around the face’s outer edge, covering the users’ features with a clear window. This is the only suitable mask for working with asbestos, and users must ensure proper fitment and testing. These masks also feature removable filtration cartridges, with options including P3 Filters, A2P3 and ABEK1P3.

Powered air masks: Designed for users with facial hair or those working long shifts in physically intense environments. Considered loose-fitting, they protect against hazards by creating a shield of lightly-pressurised filtered air within the face covering to prevent the ingress of particulates. They cannot be worn when working with asbestos or in windy environments.

Below are a few examples of activities that require respiratory PPE:

Welding: Particulates from welding can, over time, lead to cancer and damage to the nervous system.

Cutting: If cutting bricks or concrete, the silica dust produced can cause illnesses such as silicosis. Elements released from engineered wood, such as MDF, can cause lung cancer if inhaled. 

Using solvents: Tasks like painting, glueing, and varnishing can release fumes which can cause dizziness, headaches, and nausea.

Cleaning: Sweeping and even using cleaning chemicals can kick up dust or aerosolise solvents that can cause long-term health issues if proper protection is not worn.

Working with asbestos: The fine fibres released by disturbed asbestos can cause mesothelioma, a rare type of lung cancer.

Maintenance work: Whether you are carrying out maintenance in a dusty loft space or blasting brake dust off a train carriage, appropriate RPE should be worn.