Understanding what P100 Means for Respirator Filters
Respirator filters are rated according to how much particulate matter they can reliably block and what environments they’re best suited for. This is why you’ll see respirators and filters with...
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The Ban on Respirator Mask Valves
Wearing masks in public has become a crucial part of protection for COVID-19. Some states and major cities have made mask-wearing a requirement. “Masks” can mean handkerchiefs, specially designed cotton...
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Fake N95 Mask? How to Detect Fake N95 Mask
The COVID-19 crisis has left hospitals in a difficult position. More personal protective equipment is desperately needed, and while some protection is better than nothing, healthcare providers who work closely...
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P100 Filter Lifespan: Learn How Often To Change Respirator Filters
When using a respirator or N95 facemask on the job, you will need to replace your respirator filter or cartridge from time to time to make sure your respirator is...
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Are N95 Masks Reusable?
The recent Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak has created a lot of changes to how daily lives are lived and medical personnel perform their jobs. The shortage of N95 respirators has happened...
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What are the Best Resources for Small Businesses Responding to Coronavirus?
The 2019 outbreak of Coronavirus has changed the way we live our daily lives. These changes definitely affect businesses—everything from travel to in-person interactions has changed to prevent further virus...
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Respirator Ratings: What Do N95 and P100 Respirator Ratings Mean?
If you and your team need to wear respirators on the job, it helps to have a means of comparing the relative protection between different respirators and filters. These ratings...
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Respiratory Basics: P100 vs N95
For a lot of job sites, safety masks and respirators are an essential piece of PPE. The lungs are delicate, important organs that are hard to repair if they get...
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Respirator for Mold and Asbestos: Which Respirators Protect Against Mold and Asbestos?
Exposure to mold and asbestos can wreak havoc on your health. Encountering these substances can lead to a range of health concerns. Breathing in asbestos can lead to asbestosis, lung...
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Respirator Sizes: What Is the Proper Way to Size a Respirator?
Respirators are designed to protect you from all sorts of potential airborne hazards, including lead and silica dust, mold, asbestos, and toxic gases. But a respirator mask won’t protect you...
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New Wildfire Emergency Regulations Issued by the CAL/OSHA
Wildfires continue to wreak havoc throughout California and beyond. In response to the latest round of wildfires, California and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have enacted an emergency...
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Respirator for Beards: Which Respirators Are Facial Hair Friendly?
It’s almost No Shave November, or Movember as it’s often called, and that means many of your male employees may be sporting facial hair in the weeks to come. Some...
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Silica Dust Mask: What Type of Respirator Should I Use for Silica?
We make specific recommendations below, but first a little background. Working in the manufacturing or construction industries often means being exposed to what’s known as silica dust, or respirable crystalline...
