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The “Invisible” and “Visible” Dangers in the Workplace
The Employer’s Voice. Exclusive Interview with Dr. Gabor Lantos, Maria Daginis. April/May 2010
We all worry about the hidden dangers in the workplace. Some of us work in more dangerous environments than others—some of us need to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work protective measures—while the rest of us simply conduct our daily work routines oblivious of any invisible dangers lurking in close proximity to our workstation.
NIOSH: N95s Must Fit Most Faces
Hospital Employee Health. January 2010
Finally, there's some relief in sight from the frustrations of fit-testing N95 respirators. Manufacturers will be required to make respirators that fit most people well under a rule proposed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Building a better mask
MEGAN OGILVIE. The Toronto Star, April 29, 2009
A face mask, born out of the 2003 SARS crisis, is catching the attention of governments and healthcare institutions around the world.
NEW ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL STRAPLESS ADHESION RESPIRATOR (FACE MASK) DECREASES EXPOSURE to Swine Flu and other Respiratory Pathogens and Harmful Particles
SafetyNewsAlert.com. Fred Hosier.
May 28, 2009
For individuals whose work or personal responsibilities put them into close contact with an infectious person, an effective respirator (face mask) is essential protection. No matter how efficient the filter, if a mask does not fit properly, then gaps between the mask and the face (the face-seal) will allow harmful/infectious articles to enter the wearer’s breathing zone.
Questions Arise About Pandemic Use of Respirators.
Pharmacy Choice. March 31, 2009
A newly approved respirator may be the closest thing yet to a "universal fit." The new FaceSeal respirator uses a medical-grade adhesive to attach the mask to the face. "Ours is easy enough to breathe through. Even at an N99 or N100, it does not require an exhalation valve to ease breathing." Because it has no straps and fits securely with the adhesive, the mask conforms to the contours of the face.
