“Cloth and surgical masks do nothing to prevent the adverse health effects of air pollution (unlike COVID-19) Air quality deteriorated again into the “severe” category on Thursday morning, and doctors said wearing a cloth or surgical mask might not be effective, while an N-95 mask could help reduce exposure to pollutants somewhat. “Cloth and surgical […]
Air quality in parts of Clark County has reached unhealthy levels because of smoke from wildfires. The Clark County Department of Public Health urged residents to regularly monitor local air quality and take steps to protect their health when the air fills with smog. According to the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Air Monitoring […]
All outdoor workers are sensitive to wildfire smoke, according to the Washington Department of Labor and Industry, which plans to lower the threshold for requiring smoke filtering masks. Under emergency rules, workers must wear respirators when the air quality index reaches 550 this year, well below the 301 level that the Environmental Protection Agency considers […]
It is important that you educate yourself about different types of N95 masks so you can make sure that you are choosing the best N95 respirator for your needs. While all NIOSH-rated N95 respirators offer at least 95% airborne particle filtering, there are several types of N95 masks. While N95 respirators are best-in-class, you can […]
Abstract Twenty subjects underwent a quantitative fit test on respirators using two styles (flat-fold, cup-shaped) N95-filtered facepiece respirators (N95 FFRs). Enrollment into the present study required passing the Respirator Quantitative Fit Test (OSHA, 1998) with two styles (cup-shaped, flat-fold) of each of N95 FFRs and N95 FFR/EVs (see Table 1 for characteristics of the FFRs). […]
Function of N95: N95 particulate filters are used in combination with masks to protect against bacteria and small particles such as dust and allergens, but you may wonder why they are so necessary in the first place. If you want to know all about the N95 particle filter, we have covered all the details here. […]
Why You Need an Industrial N95 Mask with Valve Filter According to the CDC, if you work in a location where large amounts of airborne particles can be present at all times, it can be dangerous to breathe them in. They can get into your lungs, causing serious harm. You may not notice the symptoms […]
It would appear that wearing a N95 mask is now required for at least some individuals. At this time, there is a proliferation on the market of N95 masks in a variety of forms. The response from a large number of online and traditional retailers suggests that the majority of buyers will opt to purchase […]
Safety is one of the most important aspects of any industry. Whether you’re operating heavy machinery, working in construction, or handling volatile chemicals, you need to make sure you’re protecting yourself from potential hazards with Industrial N95 masks. These masks are designed to filter out harmful particles like dust, bacteria, and even certain chemicals so […]
A mask that’s part of the N95 family gives the best protection against airborne pathogens, but it can only work if they are used correctly. In order to protect yourself from COVID-19, you’ll need to learn more about the different types of N95 masks available in wholesale disposable versions and how to use them properly. […]
