Advancements in respiratory protective equipment (RPE) design and maintenance: Enhancing workplace safety and compliance

Agenda for
25-27 June
2025

Stewart Ayrey

Senior Application Engineering Specialist, 3M United Kingdom Plc, United Kingdom

Building on his previous presentations on selecting and implementing effective respiratory protection programs, Stewart returns to delve deeper into the latest advancements in Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) design and maintenance. This session will offer valuable insights and best practices aimed at driving workplace respirator compliance. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the communication challenges associated with RPE usage and the critical aspects of ongoing care and maintenance, including cleaning protocols. Join Stewart to explore innovative strategies and future technoloiges that can help you ensure the highest standards of respiratory protection and workplace safety.

Bio

Stewart Ayrey has worked for 3M for over 27 years, the last 17 years in the PPE Technical Team (Personal Safety Division) as an EMEA technical specialist. Through these years, Stewart has worked on PPE product development and regulatory approvals. In more recent years, Stewart has become solely focussed on supporting end-users from all across Europe, Middle East and Africa who are involved in the Heavy Manufacturing, Metals, Transportation Manufacturing and Transportation Services Industries (HMTS). In addition to being a Fit2Fit accredited RPE fit tester, Stewart is one of 3M’s EMEA experts in Confined Space solutions: including PPE, training and all aspects of evaluation, planning and safe working in confined spaces.