Control: Use respirators (such as N95s) as part of a respiratory protection program

COVID-19 Exposure Control Planning Tool

Description:

The CDC and OSHA recommend that companies develop a plan to protect their employees and prevent the spread of COVID-19. This free planning tool is designed to help users develop a plan for their worksite in 4 steps. Now in a soft launch, feedback is welcome - email covid19@cpwr.com.

Source: CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training

Date: 09/11/20

Professional and Home-Made Face Masks Reduce Exposure to Respiratory Infections among the General Population

Description:

This study assessed the transmission reduction potential provided by personal respirators, surgical masks, and home-made masks when worn during a variety of activities by healthy volunteers and a simulated patient. It found that any type of respirator or mask reduced transmission. 

Source: PLOS ONE

Date: 09/12/20

Effectiveness of manufactured surgical masks, respirators, and home-made masks in prevention of respiratory infection due to airborne microorganisms

Description:

This article aims to provide more detailed scientific information regarding the effectiveness and reusability of medical/surgical masks, respirators, and homemade masks.

Source: The Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles

Date: 08/28/20

Filtering Facepiece Respirators FAQ: Workplace

Description:

This general document provides information on filtering facepiece respirators in the workplace. The information is "not specific to any particular airborne contaminant, including viruses and bacteria."

 

Source: 3M

Date: 08/28/20

AFL-CIO: Respirators, Masks and Face Shields

Description:

This document provides descriptive information for different types of respirators, masks and face shields, including uses, certification requirements, and OSHA requirements.

Source: AFL-CIO

Date: 08/28/20

CDC - Factors to Consider When Planning to Purchase Respirators from Another Country

Description:

Key factors to assist potential purchasers of international respirators in making informed procurement and distribution decisions to keep their workers safe.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Date: 08/28/20

NIOSH - Important Steps for Using NIOSH-Approved N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators

Description:

This infographic provides five key steps users of N95 filtering facepiece respirators should follow.

Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Date: 08/28/20

NIOSH - Understanding the Difference (Surgical Mask / N95 Respirator)

Description:

An infographic that describes the difference between a surgical mask and N95 respirators, including intended use and purpose and limitations.

Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Date: 08/28/20

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