Respiratory Protection for Hire
Workplace air is not always as clean as it looks. Dust, fibres, fumes, gases and even microorganisms can build up to levels that put your health at risk, especially during maintenance work, confined space entry or in areas with reduced oxygen. Respiratory protection is the safeguard you turn to when the hazard itself cannot be removed or reduced at the source.
Dräger offers a range of respiratory protection equipment for hire, from Powered Air-Purifying Respirators and Full-Face Respirator Masks to Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus and Escape Devices.
Which Type of Respiratory Protection Do You Need?
Respiratory protection should only be used when the risk cannot be controlled in any other way. Wherever possible, the priority is to remove the hazard at its source, for instance by eliminating or substituting a hazardous substance or adapting the process, so that everyone in the surrounding area stays protected.
When these preventive steps are not practical or sufficient to reduce the risk, suitable respiratory protection becomes essential. Typical situations include maintenance work such as tank cleaning, sludge removal or repairs inside cold stores, where a sudden release of concentrated chemicals, for example organic solvent vapours, enclosed process gases or refrigerant vapours, is a real possibility. The right choice then depends on the substance involved, the oxygen level in the surrounding air and how long you need to work in that atmosphere.
Powered Air-Purifying Respirators
A battery-powered blower unit draws in the surrounding air, removes particles, gases and vapours, and delivers a steady stream of purified air into a hood, helmet or face shield. Because the airflow does the work for you, breathing resistance is virtually eliminated, making these units a comfortable choice for long shifts and demanding tasks.
Full-Face Respirator Masks
A full-face mask combines a secure seal with a clear field of vision and can be worn on its own with a filter, or paired with a powered respirator or compressed air system for extra protection. This makes it a versatile option when respiratory protection needs to be combined with other PPE, such as head or hearing protection.
Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus
When the atmosphere itself is hazardous or contains too little oxygen to purify safely, compressed air breathing apparatus supplies breathable air directly from a cylinder, independent of the surrounding air. This is the standard choice for confined space entry, firefighting and other settings where cleaning the ambient air is not an option.
Escape Devices
Escape devices serve one purpose: getting you out safely if toxic gas or an oxygen deficiency suddenly appears. They are quick to don and deliver breathable air for a limited but sufficient period to leave the danger zone, making them a practical safeguard for confined spaces and hazardous plant areas.
Hiring your respiratory protection gear from Dräger gives you access to the latest devices and the latest technology, without tying up capital in equipment you may only need occasionally. Whatever the challenge, from short-term maintenance jobs to planned shutdowns, you can hire exactly the kit your task requires and send it back once you are finished.
