Inhalation is one of the most common ways people can get exposed to hazardous substances in New Zealand. Respiratory protection is essential if your workers operate in an environment that may be contaminated with dust, smoke, mists, fumes or chemical vapours. Whether you’re looking for a breathing mask for light exposure or a class 1 respirator for more hazardous conditions, choosing the right solution is critical to safety.
Our extensive range of respiratory protection equipment includes disposable masks, half and full-face respirators, powered air respirators, Airline and escape respirators and more from leading international manufacturers.
INDUSTRY STANDARD SAFETY SOLUTIONS
At pH7, we’re committed to providing industry-leading respiratory mask solutions. We represent 3 leading international manufacturers in New Zealand.
Japan’s leading respiratory manufacturer operating since 1917. Their cutting-edge design and market-leading innovations have seen them grow worldwide, and we are proud to represent them exclusively in New Zealand. We stock a full range of reusable half and full-face respirators, filters and spare parts. In addition, we stock the Synchro range of compact breath-responsible PAPR breathing respirators from Shigematsu which has been hugely popular in New Zealand.
CleanAIR® by Malina Safety offers a range of PAPR and Airline respiratory mask systems. Each system can be paired with a wide range of hoods, helmets, and masks or incorporated into chemical suits offering excellent flexibility. CleanAIR® is exclusive to pH7 in New Zealand. Browse our full range of respirators and respiratory protection products below:
As with all HAZCHEM PPE when it comes to choosing the correct respiratory protection it’s vital that you speak with the experts. You will need to consider:
- What am I protecting against (Particulates, Mists, Fumes or Gases)?
- What is the concentration of these contaminants in the work area?
- How long will you need to be wearing a respirator?
- What size respirator will I need?
- Will I need to be fit tested if so, do I have facial hair that could be a problem?
- How do I what filters to use?
- When do I change filters?
Spasciani
An Italian manufacturer of respirators, pH7 imports and distributes their range of escape respirators including filtering escape masks and hoods and the SK1203 Escape SCBA system which can be used in highly contaminated environments or when oxygen levels are low.
As with all HAZCHEM PPE when it comes to choosing the correct respiratory protection it’s vital that you speak with the experts. You will need to consider:
- What am I protecting against (Particulates, Mists, Fumes or Gases)?
- What is the concentration of these contaminants in the work area?
- How long will you need to be wearing a respirator?
- What size respirator will I need?
- Will I need to be fit tested if so, do I have facial hair that could be a problem?
- How do I know what filters to use?
- When do I change filters?
If it all seems a bit confusing, don’t worry, our highly trained and experienced team can provide advice on the best solution for your needs to ensure your workers are protected and you can get on with your business.
To get started you can have a look at the products and videos we’ve listed here. You can also download our Respiratory Protection catalogues, which gives you an overview of some of the most common solutions.
To speak with one of the team about your Respiratory Protection needs give us a call on 0800 323 223 or use the chat function on the bottom right of our webpage and we will gladly help you find the best breathable face mask for you.
