Respiratory

Respiratory PPE for Any Job

The Public Health Agency of Canada estimates that respiratory diseases cost the country $12 billion annually, with nearly $3.5 billion attributed to healthcare expenses - including hospitalization, medication and physicians' fees. However, it also reports that one of the best ways to prevent respiratory diseases is through better use of respiratory protective equipment in the workplace.

Every day across Canada, workers are expected to work in close proximity to harmful dusts, vapors, droplets and other airborne contaminants. In many of these instances, a simple dust mask will cover the mouth and nose sufficiently and help filter out any potentially aggravating particulates. However, in other instances - such as the sandblasting, grinding, cutting and drilling of materials that give off dust containing crystalline silica, for example - a more robust respirator may be required.

Knowing which contaminants you and/or your employees might be exposed to goes a long way toward helping you make the right choice about the types of respiratory protective equipment you'll need. For instance, in the case of potential exposure to crystalline silica dust - a known carcinogen and cause of chronic silicosis - choosing the right respirators and replacement filters can literally save lives.

Regardless of the job you have to do, the good news is that our knowledgeable customer service representatives are happy to answer all your questions related to respiratory PPE. All you have to do is contact us with your question, and we'll get back to you in a timely fashion with the information you need to make the right choice.

We regularly stock high-quality respiratory PPE from 3M, North Safety, Uvex, Zenith and more. Our large inventory includes disposable dust masks, alcohol-free PPE cleaning wipes, reusable half-face and full facepiece respirators and replacement cartridges and filters. From disposable particulate masks that catch organic dust and vapors to full-face protection from acids and caustic gases with respirators fitted with multi-gas respirator cartridges, our respiratory protective equipment is manufactured to the highest standards so that you and your employees remain safe - even in the most challenging work environments.

Types of Respiratory Protection That We Sell

As your respiratory protective equipment supplier, we offer multiple types of respiratory PPE equipment and accessories suitable for different working environments. Depending on the nature of your job, one type of respiratory PPE may work more effectively than another.

Dust Masks and Disposable Respirators

Disposable face masks have different purposes and levels of respiratory protection that determine their categorization. While you might call any disposable mask a dust mask, some disposable masks offer enough protection to count as respirators. A dust mask will protect the surrounding area from droplets from the wearer. On the other hand, a respirator has the materials and certification to defend against certain hazards. At Construction Fasteners and Tools, we include details about each of our disposable masks' protection levels in the product title and description.

Reusable Respirators

We sell full-face and half-mask reusable respirators that you can choose from based on your protection requirements. The right level of mask coverage for your next project will depend on:

• Types of hazards present: A full-face respirator will offer better protection when working with hazards that can irritate the eyes, splash hazards or spray hazards.
• Other required PPE: If you also need to wear PPE such as earmuffs or a face shield, a half-mask respirator may provide a better seal because the other PPE won't get in the way.

Respirator Filters

Respirator filters come in nine different classes that fall into three series - N, R and P - depending on their resistance to oil mists. An N series filter works in environments free from oil mists. Meanwhile, you can expose an R series filter to oil mists for one work shift and wear a P filter for even longer. The types of respirator filters we sell include:

• N95 filters: An N95 filter will filter any particulate that does not contain oil.
• P100 filters: A P100 filter will filter any particulate for longer than one work shift.

Respirator Cartridges

Cartridges for respirators filter gases and vapours, with some products also filtering particulates. We sell these cartridge types:

• Gas and vapour cartridges: Gas and vapour cartridges can filter organic or inorganic vapours and acid gases.
• Combination cartridges: Combination cartridges combine the gas and vapour-filtering capabilities of a gas and vapour filter with particulate filtering. These cartridges have a built-in filter to provide multiple types of protection.

Testing Products

Our selection of respiratory PPE products features apparatuses and solutions for two types of mask testing:

• Fit test: A fit test ensures that a mask has a tight seal around the wearer's face. In qualitative fit testing, the tester checks if the wearer can smell or taste a testing solution that the mask should filter.
• Sensitivity test: Before conducting a fit test, the tester needs to perform a sensitivity test to determine how sensitive they are to the solution's taste and smell.

Accessories

In addition to respirators, filters and cartridges, we sell a full range of accessories for maintaining and using your respiratory PPE. These additional products include:

• Cleaning towelettes
• Piggyback and backpack adapters
• Lens replacements
• Dust containment door kits
• Suspensions, carriers and harness assemblies
• Inhalation port gaskets

Construction Fasteners and Tools Is Your One-Stop Shop for Safety Equipment

We understand how important it is for you to protect you and your workers' health by having respiratory equipment that's clean, properly fitted and suited for the environment it will be used in. That's why Construction Fasteners and Tools makes it so easy, convenient and affordable to access the equipment you need.

Our online store offers you a secure, quick and easy-to-navigate online shop where you can order the respiratory PPE you need, when you need it. Orders over $99 are shipped for free. In case you're not fully satisfied with your order, we even have a no-obligation, 30-day return policy.

Breathe easier with Construction Fasteners and Tools - shop our online inventory now!