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 […]
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 […]
Are you sick of wearing your N95 mask and feeling hot and stuffy all the time? Are you sick of suffering from acne flare-ups because you have to apply masks? And trying to find ways to make breathing easier while you have a N95 mask on? We have found a new brand of N95 that […]
