Things to Know About Selecting and Using Reusable Respirators

Discover the ultimate guide to choosing and using reusable respirators!

Are you looking to improve your safety and comfort in hazardous environments? Our latest video is here to guide you through everything you need to know about reusable respirators. Whether you're new to using respirators or looking to enhance your knowledge, this video is a must-watch!

What You'll Learn:

1. Selecting the Right Respirator: Understand the key factors to consider when choosing a reusable respirator, including fit, filter type, and comfort features.
2. Proper Usage Techniques: Learn how to correctly wear and adjust your respirator to ensure maximum protection and efficiency.
3. Maintenance and Care: Get tips on how to clean, store, and maintain your respirator to extend its lifespan and maintain its effectiveness.
4. Safety Best Practices: Discover essential safety practices to keep in mind while using reusable respirators in various work environments.

• Before choosing any reusable respirator, you must perform a hazard assessment to ensure you are selecting the right product for the application.
• To ensure its effectiveness, your respirator must fit properly. Before respirator selection, you must get fit-tested to confirm the respirator seals to your face and is comfortable to wear. Reusable respirators can be more cost-effective over time than disposable respirators because the facepiece can be reused, while only the filters and cartridges need to be replaced.
• When you select a 3M™ respirator with a universal cartridge and filter attachment system, you can simply change the cartridges or filters based on the job environment, rather than the entire face piece. There are two main types of reusable respirators: half-face piece and full-face piece.
• When using a 3M™ half face respirator, you want to make sure it is compatible with your protective eyewear. Eyewear should never be under the straps of your respirator because it could impact the seal of the facepiece.
• Wearing a 3M™ full face respirator helps provide a wide field of view and more facial coverage, and you won’t need to wear any additional eye protection. Reusable respirators do require regular cleaning and maintenance after each use.
• The clean respirator should be stored away from contaminated areas. When choosing a reusable respirator, selecting a reputable brand with wide distribution and a variety of replacement cartridges and filters is important.

6 things to consider when selecting and using reusable respirators 

1. Fit and comfort 

Before selections: 

• Get fit tested for a proper seal 
• Ensure it's comfortable to wear

2. Cost-effective 

• The facepiece can be reused
• Only the filters and cartridges need to be replaced 

3. Cartridge and filter compatibility

• Once cartridges or filters have met their service life, replace them with new ones. this will save you money over time 

4. Respirator Facepiece Types

• 2 main types of reusable respirators including half facepiece and full facepiece

5. Maintenance and Storage

• Store cleaned respirator away from contaminated areas 

6. Availability of Replacement Part

• Choose a reputable brand with wide distribution. ElectGo is an authorized distributor of 3M online in Singapore. We offer a wide range of 3M safety products. 

View our 3M Reusable Respirators 

Half Facepiece Reusable Respirators 

Full Facepiece Reusable Respirators