Respirator
A respirator is a kind of mask that is used to protect someone from breathing in dusts, fumes, or gases that might hurt them. Respirators come in many types and sizes. They are used by the military and industrial workers. They are also used by doctors in hospitals. To keep people safe, respirators keep air going to the filter by sealing to the face. This is not like a surgical mask, which does not seal to the face. This then causes air to go by the filter.[1]
A filtering facepice respirator is a respirator that is not made of plastic or rubber. They last for a shorter time.[2]
A type of respirator is a N95.
Beards
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For men, some beards may up the amount of air that goes by the filter or respirator. To keep the face seal, NIOSH has a beard guide. This guide can be seen in the picture.[3]
References
change- ↑ Brosseau, Lisa; Ann, Roland Berry (October 14, 2009). "N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks". NIOSH Science Blog. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- ↑ "Elastomeric Respirators: Strategies During Conventional and Surge Demand Situations". U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 11 February 2020. Archived from the original on 2023-02-11.
- ↑ "To Beard or not to Beard? That's a good Question!". NIOSH.