When the Wirefire started raging in Northern California, I realized I had to take action to protect myself and my family from the smoke that was being produced by the wildfire. Because the smoke contained particulate matter (PM), which is known to irritate the respiratory system, I made the decision to buy an N95 mask […]
What Is a N95 Mask Approved by Niosh? Richard Lemen, MD, MPH, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 helped establish the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in 1970. It is the goal of NIOSH to perform research to reduce the number of work-related diseases, injuries, and deaths while also […]
Manicurists are required by OSHA to wear the following types of NIOSH approved n95 masks: “Only NIOSH N95 mask filtering facepiece respirators should be used by manicurists.”One type is “N95s.” • Protect you from dust, viruses, and bacteria with this sort of respirator.This type of respirator will not: • keep you safe from vapors or […]
What’s the difference between N95 and KN95 respirators? What makes these two respirators different? Benefits of wearing a KN95 or a N95 mask What is the difference between N95 and KN95 facemasks? This is a typical question, so keep reading to learn more… These two styles of masks are among the most widely used. What, […]
In accordance with the regulations set forth by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), healthcare workers in nursing homes who do not have their COVID-19 vaccinations brought up to date are required to wear a N95 mask that has been approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) during periods of […]
The main concepts of COVID-19 infection prevention outlined below are congruent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations and should be followed at all times. Wear face masks and other necessary personal protective equipment. If the county COVID-19 community level of transmission in the nursing home is significant to high, all residents and […]
You might be wondering, as the smoke from the oak tree fire in Yosemite spreads throughout sections of California and Nevada, whether the COVID-19 masks that are everywhere around you can also protect you from the smoke from the fire. What potentially hazardous implications can smoke from wildfires have? It is possible for the natural […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet, but as time goes by, scientists are learning more and more about the virus — and the various ways we can prevent it, including new and improved masks. A new membrane-based breathing mask developed by researchers can capture and inactivate sarS-CoV-2 spike proteins upon contact with them. These […]
Until further notice, masks will be mandatory for patients, visitors and employees in all public and patient care areas. The mask policy does not apply to children under the age of two. Ochsner said masks will be provided at the entrance to the facility.Health systems will continue to allow routine visits for COVID-19 negative patients. […]
As data indicates the extremely contagious flu, Los Angeles County is getting ready to adopt new indoor mask regulations starting next week. The BA.5 Omicron subvariant is increasing the incidence of coronavirus illnesses and causing more hospital admissions. A new mask rule would signal a considerable uptick in the reaction to recent subvariables that were […]
