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Preparedness Tip
There is a difference between the common dust mask and an N95 mask. The N95 mask has two straps, not just one. They are labeled N95 Particulate Respirator NIOSH Approved TC-84A-_______. The last four numbers will depend on the manufacturer and the approval from NIOSH. You can check out those that have been approved on-line at the NIOSH site, click here to read more…
As is mentioned in the BYU-Idaho Pandemic video (click here to watch…), the surgical masks will also work. If all other protocols are followed, a procedure mask may also work. Some get too hung up on the mask when distance, not touching your face with unwashed hands, proper hand washing, and staying home when sick are just as important.
Eric J. Harmston, Sr., CSP BYU-Idaho Safety Office
Facemasks and respirators can be purchased at pharmacies, building supply and hardware stores. Also, to find them on the internet, type in you search engine: N95 particulate respirator masks NIOSH box of 20. A good price for a box of 20 is $15.00.
For more information, go to the following sites:
Questions & Answers Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine, click here…
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, click here…
CDC: Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use to Reduce Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission, click here…
Masks/Respirators at Flu.gov, Know What to Do About the Flu click here…
The World Health Organization has full coverage of pandemic (H1N1), click here…
Preparedness Tip
There is a difference between the common dust mask and an N95 mask. The N95 mask has two straps, not just one. They are labeled N95 Particulate Respirator NIOSH Approved TC-84A-_______. The last four numbers will depend on the manufacturer and the approval from NIOSH. You can check out those that have been approved on-line at the NIOSH site, click here to read more…
As is mentioned in the BYU-Idaho Pandemic video (click here to watch…), the surgical masks will also work. If all other protocols are followed, a procedure mask may also work. Some get too hung up on the mask when distance, not touching your face with unwashed hands, proper hand washing, and staying home when sick are just as important.
Eric J. Harmston, Sr., CSP BYU-Idaho Safety Office
Facemasks and respirators can be purchased at pharmacies, building supply and hardware stores. Also, to find them on the internet, type in you search engine: N95 particulate respirator masks NIOSH box of 20. A good price for a box of 20 is $15.00.
For more information, go to the following sites:
Questions & Answers Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine, click here…
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, click here…
CDC: Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use to Reduce Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission, click here…
Masks/Respirators at Flu.gov, Know What to Do About the Flu click here…
The World Health Organization has full coverage of pandemic (H1N1), click here…
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