CDC: Masks work better than vaccines Recently, Robert Redfield, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, made a comment that caused a lot of discussion. According to the Global Times, Redfield believes masks are powerful public health props that are more effective in warding off COVID-19 than even COVID-19 vaccines. The Federal […]
The Australian state of Victoria will hand out 3 million free N95 face masks to prevent COVID-19 In the next four to six weeks, people in Victoria may receive a box of 10 N95 masks free of charge at the Novel coronavirus testing points managed by the government. Masks will also be distributed through community […]
These Harley N95 respirator face mask – model l-188, approved by the National Institutes of Health If you are looking for a simple-to-use, collapsible, well-adaptive facemask, Harley flat fold l-188 N95 collapsible facemask will fit the bill. The Harley L-188 N95 Folding Mask operates at a standard approved by the National Institute of Health, meaning […]
The Crisis Facing Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Home Care for America’s ElderlyHundreds of hundred of workers are leaving the Caregiving industry. Most people in Elderly Care Facilities wondered why they were suddenly in their new rooms? Why do they need to wear masks? It was December 2020, the second wave of the pandemic, and […]
The UNIAIR SH3500 is a CDC NIOSH Approved N95 mask. The UNIAIR SH3500 N95 is a CDC NIOSH Approved N95 mask, which means that it has a filtration efficiency of at least 95 percent against certain particles that are not oil-based. Used in a variety of industries including construction, mining, the textile industry, wood processing, […]
Twenty-three states told a U.S. court that the CDC does not have the authority to rule on transit masks In a separate brief filed in July, the AMA said the CDC’s mask authorization “is a reasonable judgment to contain the spread of COVID-19, protect at-risk populations, and allow them to participate in public events […]
Whether you’re in the path of a hurricane or just want to be ready, it’s always helpful to know how long you can wear a N95 mask in an emergency before it stops working. How long can you wear a mask to protect yourself from germs and pollution in the air before you have to […]
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 […]
