Protecting Your Health With an N95 Mask and Filtering Facepieces

1. write.as write.as/ens3ywllseq84stm.md Protecting Your Health With an N95 Mask and Filtering Facepieces An N95 mask is an often-used, short-name for an N95 particulate respirator, that has been designed to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standard for protecting those who work in hazardous conditions. As an N95 mask protects you from chemicals and other dangerous particles that are released into the environment, it should be one of the most reliable items you own. In fact, as a safe technology, it should be one of the strongest. However, since an N95 mask has become synonymous with a disposable plastic mask, it's important to recognize the fact that disposable masks do not provide adequate protection when it comes to protecting your health and the health of your fellow workers. The protective qualities of an N95 mask and filter are very important to consider. When purchasing a new, full-face mask or N95 respirators, it's important that you consider the features provided. For example, should the face mask or filter need to have a snap-on lid or a cover that can be taken off and washed? Is the unit compatible with a variety of filtration technologies? Will a hard-wired or wireless battery operated filter is needed? Are you able to adjust the strength of the filter? Some features to consider before buying an N95 mask One of the most significant issues with disposable N95 masks and respirators is the level of air leakage present. Studies indicate that air from a disposable mask can contain up to five times more particles than that produced by a comparable facepiece filter. This higher level of air contamination poses serious health risks to health care workers who are required to wear these masks. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has determined that even low levels of air contamination present serious potential health risks for long-term exposure to these contaminants. This makes it especially important for N95 masks and respirators to include an airtight seal. Another consideration in purchasing a new N95 mask and respirator is whether or not the unit includes a filtering facepieces. The most common way to filter these devices is through air purification, which removes dust and other particles from the N95 mask and respirators before they leave the manufacturing plant. However, air purifying systems do not remove particles that have already entered the body, in which case the disposable masks and respirators are not adequate. In order to ensure that the entire body is cleaned, consider purchasing a complete HEPA filtering system for your N95 mask and N95 filter. A comprehensive HEPA system will take out both dust and other potentially harmful particles from the respiratory device and will prevent these particles from entering the body through the nose, mouth, or skin. HEPA technology is also effective at preventing the development of the potential for a 1/2

2. medical emergency. The development of the virus currently known as the WMD virus has been linked to the risk of serious health problems such as lung infections and cancers. By preventing the development of this virus, a medical professional can reduce the risk of placing their patient at risk for life-threatening respiratory complications. For this reason, the use of N95 masks and other filtering facepieces is strongly encouraged during any time the general public may be exposed to a high level of airborne particulates. Online sellers like accumed.com are selling the best quality masks at a reasonable price. 2/2