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On 9th<\/sup> July, the European Solvents Industry Group (ESIG)<\/a> and the European Safety Federation (ESF)<\/a> released an updated Best Practice Guideline: \u201cRespiratory Protection Selection and Use \u2013 Guide for Solvents.\u201d This practical guide supports manufacturers, safety professionals, and users in industry and trade in selecting and applying the right respiratory protective equipment when working with solvents.<\/span><\/p>\n Clearly structured and aligned with current regulations, the guideline covers:<\/span><\/p>\n The guide emphasizes that respiratory protection should only be used after a thorough risk assessment and as a supplementary safety measure. 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Save the date: General Assemblies 22 and 23 October in Brussels<\/h2>\n
Save the date: General Assemblies 22 and 23 October in Brussels<\/h2>\n
Updated Safety Films: Solvents & Static Electricity \u2013 available in six languages<\/h2>\n
Save the date: General Assemblies 22 and 23 October in Brussels<\/h2>\n
Save the date: General Assemblies 22 and 23 October in Brussels<\/h2>\n
Stay tuned for the next updated film: Solvents and IBCs !!!<\/h2>\n