The longer and more often you wear your N95 mask, the more it becomes contaminated. If you wear an N95 mask more than a manufacturer’s guidelines recommend (or more than five times, if that mask has no particular guidelines), the mask might no longer actually be all that effective. Because N95 masks have this specific […]
If you work in an area that handles hazardous materials, there’s no doubt that wearing a surgical N95 mask is very important. But do you know how to properly wear one? This guide will tell you why surgical N95 masks are important, as well as how to wear one safely and effectively in order to […]
Health experts are encouraging the public to choose a 3-layer surgical mask, KN95 or N95, that offers better protection from variant Omicrons of coronavirus. As health officials race to minimize spread of the highly infectious omicron variant, many experts are recommending people transition away from cloth or surgical masks toward more protective N95 and KN95 […]
N95 masks are a form-fitting respirators designed to create a seal around your nose and mouth. These masks cannot be washed, and are more effective due to the tight fit on an individual’s face. KN95 masks are breathing masks similar to N95 masks, but are not tested or certified in the U.S. Like N95 respirators, […]
Considering any potential N95 mask, check out NIOSHs webpage on Respirators counterfeited/misrepresented. Since you are likely not going to be carrying around an entire respiratory products test laboratory with you when shopping, you will need to instead rely on signs to tell you whether a supposedly N95 face mask has, or has not, received approval […]
With the availability of National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-approved N95 masks no longer limited, the CDCs guidance suggests individuals can opt to use a NIOSH-approved N95 mask instead of cloth face coverings. KN95 masks are designed to offer near-identical protection as an N95 respirator, which is regulated by the National Institute of […]
The CDC, which advises wearing N95 masks when caring for patients with highly infectious diseases like tuberculosis, SARS, and COVID-19. Surgical masks are not designed to be sealed over the face, and therefore they do not offer wearers the same protection level that an N95 respirator does. N95 respirators and surgical masks are considered Personal […]
