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3.1.2.2 General Maintenance
It is important to maintain RPE to ensure that it remains in good working order for wearer safety.
According to HSE guidance HSG53
1
/ COSHH essentials R3
2
, and in accordance with our manufacturer
instructions, RPE should be maintained at least once every three months (but ideally every month if
possible). Maintenance tasks include ensuring:
•
RPE is generally free from dirt and cracks.
•
Seals are fully intact.
•
All components are in good condition, clean and free from breakages (for a full breakdown of
mask components, see section 3.5.1).
•
The mask itself and the accompanying filters are within their expiration date.
Should any of your components on your mask need replacing, Corpro has a full range of spares which
can be purchased separately to the mask, along with instructions on how to change more commonly
purchased components. Please see section 3.5 for more information.
If you wear your respirator often, or if you work within an environment with high concentrations of
particulates and/or vapours, maintenance may be required on a more frequent basis. This should be
discussed with your organisational Respiratory Health and Safety personnel.
As part of your maintenance, it is advisable to fill in a Maintenance Log. This helps to keep track of
maintenance checks which have been performed and helps to identify when it would be beneficial to
act upon certain tasks. Corpro’s version of a Maintenance Log is available on the Corpro website
(https://corpro.systems/resources/), although if it is preferable, it is possible to generate your own
using HSE guidance.
NB: You should look over the mask and filters and perform a fit check (see section 3.1.1.3) each time
you don your mask. Do not wait for scheduled maintenance.
3.1.3 Cleaning and Disinfection
Ultimately, cleaning procedures, including cleaning frequency, depend on the working environment
and so this should be clarified based on organisational risk assessments. However, general advice can
be offered.
For thorough disinfection, it is advised to clean the respirator with one of the following solutions:
•
Antibacterial soap and warm water (~ 40
°C).
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10% bleach solution with water.
•
60% or over isopropanol alcohol (IPA) products.
