Radar speed signs instantly display a driver's speed, serving as a visual reminder of their current speed compared to the posted limit. This helps drivers become more aware of their actions and encourages them to reduce speed.

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The specific requirements for asbestos respiratory protective equipment are the same as all other work required RPE. The law states that RPE used at work must:

Radar speed signs act as a proactive measure to slow down speeding vehicles, especially in areas like school zones, residential neighborhoods, and high-risk areas where safety is a concern.

Those that work with or near asbestos are potentially the most at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases. By its very nature, working on or with asbestos may disturb the material and release asbestos fibre into the air. Even with good control measures in place, airborne asbestos fibre levels may exceed the control limit. This is why anyone working on or near asbestos must take precautions to reduce exposure to asbestos as low as is reasonably practicable by wearing appropriate respiratory protective equipment (RPE).

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Within the HSE guidance HSG53 Respiratory Protective Equipment At Work: A Practical Guide there are details that employers need to consider when choosing RPE. These considerations include:

The Health and Safety Executive recommends that face fit testing for RPE be carried out as a minimum every 12 months. In addition, a repeat face fit test should also be carried out if the wearer:

All RPE must be checked to ensure it is clean and in good working order before it is given to a wearer and again before it goes back into storage. Before use checks, should be made on the following:

Qualitative face fit testing is not as accurate as quantitative face fit testing. This type of face fit testing is a very simple test and is based on the wearer’s subjective assessment of leakage via the face seal.

In addition to these pre-use checks all RPE, except for disposable RPE, must be more thoroughly examined and tested by a trained and competent person before it’s issued to a wearer and at least once a month. All records of these inspections and tests must be recorded and kept for five years. This includes any noted defects and remediation.

Oracle provides a full asbestos respiratory protective equipment service, including face fit testing. We will help you comply with the regulations by walking you through the whole selection process, providing correct and suitable RPE, providing adequate training, and ensuring that everyone receives suitable face fit testing for the chosen RPE. If you require any help with RPE and face fit testing, speak to a member of the Oracle team now.

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A protection factor of 20 is usually sufficient for all non-licensed asbestos works. Generally, when undertaking licensed asbestos works, a protection factor of 40 is required.

There are two types of face fit tests available. These are qualitative face fit tests and quantitative face fit tests. These face fit tests are in addition to the standard “fit check” that every wearer must carry out each time they wear their RPE.

Misuse of RPE is a common and serious problem. You should be aware of the most common examples of misuse and ensure that employees understand the risk of misuse. The most common misuses of asbestos respiratory protection are:

As an employer, you must give your employees adequate instruction and training on the correct use and care of respiratory protective equipment. Employees should receive regular refresher training, and this must be carried out at least once a year. The following must be covered in your employee’s training:

These signs often enjoy community support because they empower residents to address speeding concerns in their neighborhoods. They serve as a reminder to drivers to be mindful of speed limits.

RPE must be the last control measure used as it can only reduce asbestos exposure. It does not stop it. Other control measures such as fibre suppression, careful handling, and enclosed workspaces, to name but a few, must first be considered. Anyone working on or near asbestos must have appropriate asbestos training. It’s the law.

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The regulations require employers to prevent asbestos exposure or where this is not possible to reduce asbestos exposure to the lowest level possible. RPE must be provided if, despite other control measures, asbestos exposure may exceed or is likely to exceed the control limit.

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There are hundreds of different models, sizes and designs of respiratory protective equipment available for working with or near asbestos. However, all the different RPE available generally fall into these groups and protection factors (PF):

The performance of all respiratory protective equipment is dependent on achieving good contact between the wearer’s skin and the face seal of the RPE. As shapes and sizes of wearers’ faces are wide-ranging, it is unlikely that one particular type and size of RPE will fit all wearers. To ensure adequate protection by the RPE provided to the wearer, a face fit test must be carried out.

By visually displaying a driver's speed, these signs contribute to a broader campaign of raising awareness about the importance of safe driving and adhering to speed limits.

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Quantitative face fit tests are carried out using specialist equipment and are more sophisticated and accurate than qualitative methods. Quantitative face fit testing is recommended for all respiratory protective equipment to be used for work with asbestos. The specialist equipment (called porta count machine) measures the ambient particles in the air outside of the RPE against the particles being breathed in by the wearer of the RPE being tested. There are calculations that are used to ascertain if the RPE is sufficient for its required purposes. Those undertaking this type of face fit testing require specialist training.

HSE recommends a minimum protection factor of 20 for working on or near asbestos. This requires disposable respirators and filters for all other respirators, to be a minimum of FFP3 (Filtering Face Piece 3). Disposable and non-disposable half-mask asbestos RPE gives a protection factor of 20. Full face asbestos RPE generally gives a protection factor of 40.

Our devices come equipped with data logging capabilities, allowing the collection of valuable traffic data, including speed trends and peak speeding times, to inform traffic management strategies.

Each type of RPE has an assigned protection factor. The protection factors can be used to calculate if the chosen RPE is suitable for potential exposure. This calculation can be used once the details of the potential asbestos exposure are known. If you are unsure how to determine RPE protection requirements speak to a member of the Oracle team.

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Radar Speed Signs—also known as driver feedback signs, speed display signs, YOUR SPEED signs, and radar speed displays—are valuable traffic calming devices that are effective in improving road safety.

It is important that the correct filter for asbestos is used on all RPE for work with asbestos. As a minimum, this must be particulate FFP3.

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Radar speed signs are not limited to any particular region. Their effectiveness has led to their adoption in various countries, contributing to safer roads worldwide.

It is a simple pass or fail test. It can be used for disposable and half-face RPE but is not suitable for full-face RPE. The basic method is to use odour or tasting compounds which, the wearer can easily identify. It is always recommended that the more robust face fit test, quantitative face fit testing, be used for more accurate and safer results.

A competent supervisor should monitor the use of RPE to ensure it is being used correctly and that wearers do not misuse the equipment.

Asbestos respiratory protective equipment needs to be matched to the work being carried out (potential asbestos exposure levels), the working environment, and the wearer. This means that asbestos RPE must:

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