The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), through its Respiratory Protection Group, has relaunched its ‘Clean Air? Take Care!’ campaign with a new interactive leaflet and an expanded range of online guidance resources to help employers and workers improve respiratory protection in the workplace.
The campaign aims to increase understanding of the key considerations surrounding respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and support organisations in managing respiratory health risks more effectively.
Interactive guidance for employers and workers
The campaign’s new concertina leaflet has been developed as a practical awareness resource for employers, health and safety professionals, supervisors and RPE wearers.
It provides a concise and accessible reminder of the principles that underpin effective respiratory protection.
Designed to present essential information in a simple format, each page includes QR codes linking directly to more detailed guidance, practical resources and additional online information.
Addressing a major occupational health risk
The refreshed campaign highlights the continuing importance of tackling work-related respiratory disease, which remains one of the UK’s leading causes of occupational ill health and death despite increased awareness of workplace health risks.
The leaflet covers a range of key topics, including recognising invisible airborne hazards, controlling exposure at source through ventilation and extraction, understanding employers’ legal responsibilities, selecting appropriate respiratory protective equipment, the importance of face fit testing, training users in the correct use of RPE, maintaining equipment effectively and purchasing products from trusted suppliers.
Supporting better respiratory protection
BSIF CEO, John Hooker said: “We are proud to relaunch the ‘Clean Air? Take Care!’ campaign with updated emphasis on the entire area of Respiratory Protection making the key messages clearer and more accessible than ever.
“Work-related respiratory disease remains a major source of occupational ill health, and we must continue to work together to keep the risks and the controls firmly front of mind.
“A common misconception is that respiratory protection is simply a matter of handing someone a mask. Effective protection depends on much more, including selecting the right product for the hazard, ensuring it fits the wearer correctly through face fit testing, providing appropriate training, and maintaining equipment throughout its life.
“Just as importantly, organisations should ensure they purchase products from trusted suppliers, as substandard or unsuitable products can leave workers exposed to significant risks.”
