A review of medical masks and respirators for use during an influenza pandemic

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health also regulates N95 respirators. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulates entities for compliance with worker safety rules and OSHA standards, including, for example, the proper use of respirators in different work environments. Filter material in the middle… Continue reading A review of medical masks and respirators for use during an influenza pandemic

A review of medical masks and respirators for use during an influenza pandemic

Well-fitting face masks should be worn in accordance with CDC quarantine and isolation guidelines for those who have a SARS-CoV-2 positive test or were exposed to COVID-19. Choose masks that have bendable nose strips, as these help prevent air from leaking out of the top of the mask. Wearing Disposable masks a medical mask doesn’t… Continue reading A review of medical masks and respirators for use during an influenza pandemic