Do supplied-air respirators present challenges to automotive refinishing shop workers?
Perhaps, but the health benefits of supplied-air systems make the challenges, such as convenience and up-front cost, worth overcoming. Painters have found supplied-air systems that are comfortable, do not hamper visibility, and are easy to put on and take off. Some of the newer models quickly convert to air-purifying respirators for non-spraying activities; others are even air-conditioned! More and more painters are opting for the greater protection of supplied-air respirators the key is finding the system that’s right for you.
