Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well
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Re: Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well
#2I used to work in the oilfield. We had to be clean shaven on site because in an emergency we may be required to use masks, and your face needs to be clean shaven to form a seal. That's how things are done when there is a real safety risk. The lack of CDC guidance on this point speaks volumes as to how serious this is.
Re: Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well
#3I used to work in the oilfield. We had to be clean shaven on site because in an emergency we may be required to use masks, and your face needs to be clean shaven to form a seal. That's how things are done when there is a real safety risk. The lack of CDC guidance on this point speaks volumes as to how serious this is.
A perfect seal is somewhat more important in that situation than going to the grocery store.
Re: Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well
#4I used to work in the oilfield. We had to be clean shaven on site because in an emergency we may be required to use masks, and your face needs to be clean shaven to form a seal. That's how things are done when there is a real safety risk. The lack of CDC guidance on this point speaks volumes as to how serious this is.
Re: Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well
#5I used to work in the oilfield. We had to be clean shaven on site because in an emergency we may be required to use masks, and your face needs to be clean shaven to form a seal. That's how things are done when there is a real safety risk. The lack of CDC guidance on this point speaks volumes as to how serious this is.
The CDC have you covered: Facial Hairstyles and Filtering Facepiece Respirators
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/pdfs/FacialHairWmask11282017...
Re: Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well
#6The 3M Aura N95s are pretty comfortable and cost a couple dollars each at Home Depot. They're also pretty good about directing your breath away from the top so your glasses won't fog up when wearing them.
Re: Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well
#7Imagine showing this article headline to someone from 2018.
Re: Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well
#8I used to work in the oilfield. We had to be clean shaven on site because in an emergency we may be required to use masks, and your face needs to be clean shaven to form a seal. That's how things are done when there is a real safety risk. The lack of CDC guidance on this point speaks volumes as to how serious this is.
A perfect seal is somewhat more important in that situation than going to the grocery store.
Beards and thick facial hair severely compromises the effectiveness of an N95.
When I was an EMT we got fitted for them in case we had to transport patients with tuberculosis or other aliments.
Firefighters and other emergency responders are generally required to shave for this reason.
Re: Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well
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Re: Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well
#10So where can I buy N95 in Canada? I see one on Amazon.ca but doesnt arrive until March.
Edit: Found a few industrial retail sites, I'll try them out:
- https://www.sycorp.ca/safety/respirator/3m-aura-9205-n95-nio...
- https://egrimesdirect.com/products/3m-aura-particulate-respi...
- https://www.internationalsafety.com/skus/3m-9205-box-3m-aura...
- https://apexlabco.com/products/single-pack-3m-n95-respirator...
Edit: Found a decent list of retailers here https://www.finder.com/ca/buy-n95-face-mask-online