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PPE – Understanding Different Types Of Masks from freeamfva's blog

PPE – Understanding Different Types Of Masks FFP3 (European standard) respirators filter 99% of particles. FFP2 respirators are specified to filter 94% of particles. All respirators need to be fitted to the wearer before use.To get more news about quality type IIR mask company, you can visit tnkme.com official website. The N99 (American standard) respirator is an alternative to the FFP3 and also filters 99% of particles. An N95 respirator is specified to filter 95% of particles and is a close equivalent to the FFP2. The Type IIR (European Standard) fluid resistant surgical mask is the “regular” surgical mask often used in clinical settings. The Level 2 (American standard) fluid resistant surgical mask is equivalent to the Type IIR. Goggles or visors can help avoid eye contamination with respiratory droplets. All PPE for use in the UK requires a CE mark.  PPE referred to in the above documents FFF3 or FFP2 respirators (fit tested – see below for details). DD currently have no stock but will continue to procure. Supply lead times are longer. DD expect stock of FFP2s to arrive in the near future – please check our website for details. Type IIR or Level 2 fluid resistant surgical mask (DD code: CHM020) Long sleeved disposable gown (DD codes: COP402, COP403, COP404) Apron (DD codes: COT222,COT223). PHE also state that you must be “bare below the elbows and you scrub your hands, your wrists and your forearms” Gloves (DD codes: CGN081, CGN091, CGN096 – other alternatives on website) Eye protection: disposable goggles or full-face visor (DD codes: PYP010, PYG460, PYG557) In addition to wearing PPE, clinicians should apply usual infection prevention and government recommended control measures, including environmental cleaning, hand hygiene and social distancing to reduce the risk of onward transmission. A number of trade associations and authoritative bodies also recommend that depending on the circumstances a “full risk assessment” should be carried out before face-to-face contact. FFP3 vs FFP2 vs N95 Europe uses two different standards. The “filtering face piece” score (FFP) comes from EN standard 149:2001. Then EN 143 standard covers the P1/P2/P3 ratings, which refers to the filtering efficiency.In contrast, the American standard managed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), uses a “Negativity” score denoted by the letter “N” to refer to filtering efficiency.

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