IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RESPIRATOR AND A SURGICAL MASK?
Yes. This document outlines some of the key difference between respirators and surgical masks. Health care workers routinely use surgical masks as part of their personal protective equipment. However, surgical masks are not respirators and are not certified as such. Non-medical masks are also discussed below. WHEN SHOULD WORKERS WEAR A RESPIRATOR OR A SURGICAL MASK? The decision whether or not to workers need to use either respirators or surgical masks must be based upon a hazard analysis of the worker's specific work environment and the protective properties […]This content is for BHHC Safety Center policy holders.
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