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