Respirators and Surgical Masks— Exploring the Differences

Filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) and surgical masks may appear similar in design, but are quite different. When worker protection from inhalation hazards is necessary, a respirator, not a surgical mask, must be selected. For FFRs to protect wearers, however, wearers must be trained in wearing...

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Veröffentlicht in:	AAOHN journal 2013-03, Vol.61 (3), p.99-101
Hauptverfasser:	Colton, Craig E, Townsend, Mary C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Efficiency FDA approval Laboratories Masks Medical equipment Nursing Occupational safety Personal protective equipment Questionnaires Test methods Work environment
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