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Your employer is choosing masks for a dusty job cutting concrete.

Which type of disposable mask does HSE say is the most advisable for this kind of work?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. FFP3
  2. B. FFP1
  3. C. A cloth face covering
  4. D. Any mask that feels comfortable
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says FFP3 is the most advisable type for dusty work and work with silica or wood dust. It must still fit properly.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. FFP1 gives the lowest protection. It is not suitable for silica dust.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Cloth coverings do not filter out fine dust.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Comfort matters, but the mask must be the right type and fit properly.

Explanation

For silica and other construction dusts, FFP3 is the most advisable mask type. It must be fit tested and used with other dust controls.

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