Respiratory protection selection guide

This table has been designed to help you select the correct SCAN respirator for a selection of hazards that may be encountered in the occupational area. It should not be used as the only means of selecting a respirator and it does not relieve the employer/user of their duties as described by COSHH and other Health & Safety Executive Regulations. It does not in any way override any recommendations made in the required appropriate COSHH/Risk assessment.

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AGRICULTURE

METALWORKING & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURE/REPAIRS

MISCELLANEOUS

Minimum Respiratory Requirement to be used
Disposable Dust Masks (EN 149)

FFP1	SCA PPEP1MV
FPP2	SCA PPEP2M SCA PPEP2FF
FFP2 Odour	SCA PPEP2OFFV SCA PPEP2OMV
FFP3	SCA PPEP3FFV SCA PPEP3MV

AGRICULTURE
Application	Hazard	.	.	.	.	Twin Half Mask Respirator (with appropriate filters)
Working with hay	Particulate					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Grain handling	Particulate					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Working with livestock	Particulate					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Welding (see welding Particulate section for more details)	(metal fume)					SCAPPECARTA1 used with SCAPPECARTKIT
Disposable Dust Mask (EN 149) FFP1 = SCA PPEP1MV, FPP2 = SCA PPEP2M or SCA PPEP2FF, FFP2 Odour = SCA PPEP2OFFV or SCA PPEP2OMV, FFP3 = SCA PPEP3FFV or SCA PPEP3MV

CONSTRUCTION
Application	Hazard	.	.	.	.	Twin Half Mask Respirator (with appropriate filters)
Earth moving, piling	Contaminated soil			-		SSE219 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Tunnelling	Silica, clay (general dust) contaminated soil					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Demolition	Dust/bird droppings					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Groundwork	Concrete dust					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Underpinning	Dust/diesel (machinery)			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Inspection of intact asbestos (not stripping/removal)						SCAPPECARTP3
Asbestos removal	CONTACT SCAN
Adhesives/sealants	Organic vapours			-		SCAPPECARTA1
Brick treatments	Organic vapours			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Plastering	Fine plaster dust					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Roof felting	Organic vapour/particles			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Loft insulation	Dust/fibres					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Tiling	Tile dust					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Creosoting	Organic vapours			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Woodworking (sawing/sanding)	Softwood/Hardwood dusts			-		SCAPPECARTP3
MDF (hand) (saw/sand)	Dust					SCAPPECARTP3
MDF (machine)	Dust/formaldehyde			-		SSE219 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Timber treatment	Organic vapours			-		SCAPPECARTA1
Cutting, welding, riveting	Metal dust/welding fume					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3 or SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Grinding	Metal dust (coarse)					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Grinding	Metal dust (fine)					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Cutting & grinding stone (inc slabs)	Coarse/fine stone, brick, cement dust					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Angle grinding	Cement dust					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
bbing	Concrete dust					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Shot creting	Concrete dust					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Road surfacing	Organic vapour/particles			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Disposable Dust Mask (EN 149) FFP1 = SCA PPEP1MV, FPP2 = SCA PPEP2M or SCA PPEP2FF, FFP2 Odour = SCA PPEP2OFFV or SCA PPEP2OMV, FFP3 = SCA PPEP3FFV or SCA PPEP3MV

WELDING
Process	Metal	General Workshop	Small Area/ Close Proximity	FFP2 Odour	Twin Half Mask Respirator (with appropriate filters)
MMA	Mild Steel	Y			SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
MMA	Mild Steel		Y		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
MMA	Stainless Steel/ Aluminium/ Copper/ Galvanised Zinc/ Cadmium Plate	Y			SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
MMA	Stainless Steel/ Aluminium/ Copper/ Galvanised Zinc/ Cadmium Plate		Y		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
MIG/MAG	Mild Steel	Y			SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
MIG/MAG	Mild Steel		Y		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
MIG/MAG	Stainless Steel/ Aluminium/ Copper/ Galvanised Zinc/ Cadmium Plate	Y			SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
MIG/MAG	Stainless Steel/ Aluminium/ Copper/ Galvanised Zinc/ Cadmium Plate		Y		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Flux Core	Mild Steel	Y			SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Flux Core	Mild Steel		Y		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Flux Core	Stainless Steel/ Aluminium/ Copper/ Galvanised Zinc/ Cadmium Plate	Y			SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Flux Core	Stainless Steel/ Aluminium/ Copper/ Galvanised Zinc/ Cadmium Plate		Y		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
TIG	Any Metal	Y			SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
TIG	Any Metal		Y		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Arc Air Gouging	Any Metal	Y			SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Arc Air Gouging	Any Metal		Y		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Gas Welding & Cutting	Any Metal	Y	Y
Any Process	Any with non lead paint	Y	Y
Any Process	Leaded Paint	Y
Any Process	Leaded Paint		Y
Any Process	Any Metal
Disposable Dust Mask (EN 149) FFP2 Odour = SCA PPEP2OFFV or SCA PPEP2OMV

PAINTING
Application	Hazard	.	.	.	.	Twin Half Mask Respirator (with appropriate filters)
Cleaning
High pressure water	Sugar soap mist			-		SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Ammonia solution	Ammonia vapour/mist					K1
Sanding
Rust removal	Fine metal particles			-		SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Filler	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Plastics	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Paint	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Paint Removal
Burn stripping	Fine particles & gases			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Impact stripping	Fine particles of paint					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Abrasive sanding	Fine particles of paint					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Chemical stripping - Dichloromethane	Solvent vapours (methylene chloride/dichloromethane)					CONTACT SCAN
Rubbing down paint	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Paint stripping (not dichloromethane)	Solvent vapour			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Painting
General paint spraying	Paint mist & solvent vapour			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Chemical based sprays (not fumigants)				-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Paints - brush applied	Solvent vapour			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Paint spraying single pack	Paint mist & solvent vapour			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Paint spraying twin pack	Solvent/isocyanate mist					CONTACT SCAN
Spray painting (NOT twin pack - isocyanate)	Organic vapours, airborne mists/sprays			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Powder coating	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Adhesive - brush applied	Solvent vapour			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Adhesive spraying	Adhesive mist & solvent vapour			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Adhesive spraying - single pack	Mist and solvent vapour			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Finishing cured epoxy resin	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Polyester resin - hand mixing	Fine particles & solvent vapour			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Polyester resin sanding	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Polyester resin spraying	Mist & solvent vapour			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Solvent based - brush/roller/spraying	Solvent vapour & mist			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Water based - brush/roller	Paint mist					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Water based spraying	Paint spray mist					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Varnishes and wood treatments						SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Disposable Dust Mask (EN 149) FFP1 = SCA PPEP1MV, FPP2 = SCA PPEP2M or SCA PPEP2FF, FFP2 Odour = SCA PPEP2OFFV or SCA PPEP2OMV, FFP3 = SCA PPEP3FFV or SCA PPEP3MV

WOODWORKING
Application	Hazard	.	.	.	.	Twin Half Mask Respirator (with appropriate filters)
Hardwood & Softwood
Sanding	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Cutting	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Routing	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Model Making						SCAPPECARTP3
MDF
Sanding (Manual)	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTP3
Cutting & Sanding (Machine)	Fine particles & formaldehyde vapour			-		SSE219 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Routing	Fine particles & formaldehyde vapour			-		SSE219 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Manufacturing particle board such as MDF & chipboard	Fine particles & formaldehyde vapour			-		SSE219 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Model making - (Hand)						SCAPPECARTP3
Surface Coatings, Paints, Varnishes, Stains
Water based - brush/roller	Paint mist					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Water based - spraying	Paint mist					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Solvent based - brush/roller/spraying	Solvent vapour & mist			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Polyurethane paint/varnish - spray (2pack isocyanate base)	Solvent/isocyanate vapour & mist					CONTACT SCAN
Paint Removal
Burn stripping	Fine particles & gases			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Impact stripping	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Abrasive stripping	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Chemical stripping - Dichloromethane	Solvent vapours (methylene chloride/dichloromethane)					CONTACT SCAN
Adhesives
Strong epoxy-resin system	Vapour			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Timber Treatment
Solvent based, e.g. white spirit	Solvent vapour & mist			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Water based, e.g. containing copper, chrome, arsenic	Fine mist					SCAPPECARTP3
Disposable Dust Mask (EN 149) FFP1 = SCA PPEP1MV, FPP2 = SCA PPEP2M or SCA PPEP2FF, FFP2 Odour = SCA PPEP2OFFV or SCA PPEP2OMV, FFP3 = SCA PPEP3FFV or SCA PPEP3MV

METALWORKING & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Application	Hazard	.	.	.	.	Twin Half Mask Respirator (with appropriate filters)
Molten metal handling	Fine particles/metal fume					SCAPPECARTP3
Degreasing	Solvent vapour			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Machining	Metalworking fluids (oil mists)			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Grinding	Fine/coarse particles					SCAPPECARTKIT or SCAPPECARTP3
Polishing	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Finishing	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Disposable Dust Mask (EN 149) FFP1 = SCA PPEP1MV, FPP2 = SCA PPEP2M or SCA PPEP2FF, FFP2 Odour = SCA PPEP2OFFV or SCA PPEP2OMV, FFP3 = SCA PPEP3FFV or SCA PPEP3MV

MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURE/REPAIRS
Application	Hazard	.	.	.	.	Twin Half Mask Respirator (with appropriate filters)
Clutch & brake fitting	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Stainless steel welding	Fine particles & metal fume					SCAPPECARTP3
Spot welding	Fine particles & metal fume					SCAPPECARTP3
Lead loading	Fine particles & metal fume					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Lead sanding	Fine particles					SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Coolant mist emissions	Fine mists particulates					SCAPPECARTP3
Fuelling vehicles	Organic vapour			-		SCAPPECARTA1 with SCAPPECARTKIT
Disposable Dust Mask (EN 149) FFP1 = SCA PPEP1MV, FPP2 = SCA PPEP2M or SCA PPEP2FF, FFP2 Odour = SCA PPEP2OFFV or SCA PPEP2OMV, FFP3 = SCA PPEP3FFV or SCA PPEP3MV

MISCELLANEOUS
Application	Hazard	.	.	.	.	Twin Half Mask Respirator (with appropriate filters)
Cleaning flues etc.						SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Sanding						SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
General dust						SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Soot removal						SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Cleaning properties						SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Dust hazards ? taxidermy and general dust						SCAPPECARTP2 or SCAPPECARTP3
Entering confined spaces	Oxygen deficiency/high hazard level					CONTACT SCAN
Disposable Dust Mask (EN 149) FFP1 = SCA PPEP1MV, FPP2 = SCA PPEP2M or SCA PPEP2FF, FFP2 Odour = SCA PPEP2OFFV or SCA PPEP2OMV, FFP3 = SCA PPEP3FFV or SCA PPEP3MV