Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 57048

Welding: Protective Clothing

Tabled: 3 June 2025

Answered: 11 June 2025

Question

Richard Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she has taken to help ensure standardisation across all industrial sectors for protective equipment for workers who work (a) directly and (b) indirectly with welding fume since the categorisa

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published guidance on Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) which specifies RPE types, filters and standards to be used at work, Respiratory protective equipment at work: A practical guide HSG53 The Control of Su...

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