The Force 8™ Asbestos Half Mask offers superior low breathing resistance and a 4-point suspension harness with quick release buckles. The asbestos mask is made with a durable thermoplastic rubber offering a superior fit to most face shapes. The mask accepts the full range of low profile Force8™ filters giving the Force8™ the flexibility to be used for many applications, providing filtering protection against asbestos particulates & silica dust.
Comfort
Durable thermoplastic rubber mask for superior fit to most face shapes.
Harness
Fully adjustable 4-point cradle suspension ensuring an effective facial fit.
CR2™ Reflectivity
Reflective strips create increased visibility in low-light environments for added safety.
Typhoon™ Exhalation Valve
Low resistance exhalation valve for easy breathing, with stable mask configuration.
Force™ Filters
Cost effective Force8™ filters available with low profile angle for minimum visual impairment.
Comformity
Conforms to EN140 (Face piece), EN14387:2004 (Filter performance), EN143:200 (Filter performance)
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Half mask respirators enclose both the nose & mouth & as such are termed half masks. Half masks are made from natural or synthetic rubber that allows sufficient flexibility for facial contours. Every half mask is required to reach the EN 140:1998 safety standard & will protect against both very fine particulates & gases when used with the correctly selected mask filters for the hazard.
Half mask respirators with the P3 filter (FFP3 Equivalent) provide an APF 20 which is the correct grade of protection against viruses such as Covid 19 & SARS.
Half masks have been designed to be worn for long periods however as per HSE guidance regular breaks should be taken after less than an hour of continuous use as the RPE may start to feel uncomfortable. This reduces the risk that the user will loosen the straps thus reducing the seal & protection.
All half mask respirators used on a regular basis should be thoroughly checked at least once a month. If the half mask dust respirator is only used occasionally it should be examined carefully before use.
Depending on the filter selected, Half face masks will provide an APF 4 (P1 Filter), APF 10 (P2 Filter) & an APF 20 (P3 Filter).
Half masks will also protect against gases/vapours including organic/inorganic fumes & acid gases as well as ammonia & mercury. The correct fume filter for the hazard encountered can be found in our mask filter category.
Half mask respirators should not be used in oxygen deficient environments.
Always follow the manufacturers RPE advice when using the mask however generally a good seal can be checked by covering the inlet valve / filter with your hand, inhaling & holding your breath for circa 10 seconds. The mask suction should not loosen. If it does loosen readjust the head hardness straps & retry until a good seal has been achived.
It is the company’s legal responsibility to ensure their RPE wearers have been face fitted. Protective Masks Direct ltd provide face fitting across the whole of the UK.