The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), through its Respiratory Protection Group, has relaunched the ‘Clean Air? Take Care!’ campaign, supported by a comprehensive range of online guidance resources designed to help employers and wearers understand and address the key considerations of respiratory protection in the workplace.
The accompanying campaign concertina leaflet has been developed to reinforce essential respiratory health and safety messages across UK workplaces. Designed for both employers and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) wearers, it provides a concise and accessible reminder of the principles that support effective respiratory protection.
Developed as a practical awareness resource for employers, health and safety professionals, supervisors and workers, the leaflet presents key information in a simple, accessible format while providing direct access to more detailed guidance through QR codes on every page.
The refreshed publication aims to support organisations in tackling one of the UK’s most significant occupational health challenges. Despite increased awareness of workplace health risks, work-related respiratory disease remains a major cause of ill health and death, with thousands of workers affected every year.
The campaign highlights a range of key topics, including:
• Recognising invisible airborne hazards
• Controlling exposure at source through ventilation and extraction
• Understanding legal responsibilities
• Selecting appropriate respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
• The importance of face fit testing
• Training users in correct wear and use
• Maintaining equipment effectively
• Purchasing products from trusted suppliers
Each section is supported by a dedicated QR code, enabling readers to access further information, guidance and practical resources relevant to the topic being discussed. This approach allows the leaflet to communicate the key messages clearly and concisely while providing a pathway to more in-depth learning.
Commenting on the launch, 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.”
The refreshed ‘Clean Air? Take Care!’ campaign forms part of the BSIF Respiratory Protection Group’s ongoing commitment to raising awareness of respiratory hazards and promoting best practice in the selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
Access the full suite of CATC resources here:
https://bsif.co.uk/campaigns-projects/clean-air-take-care/