How to Tell if you Have a Fake N95 Respirator

How to Tell if you Have a Fake N95 Respirator

Throughout this pandemic, we have pushed the importance of wearing properly fitted respirators. An N95 respirator is considered to be the gold standard for respirators and are used by frontline healthcare workers and medical first responders. However, in recent weeks more than 11 million fake N95 respirators have been seized by the Department of Homeland Security. So, with so many counterfeit respirators making their way into the market, how can you tell if you have a fake N95?

(more…)
The Importance of Respirator Fit Testing

The Importance of Respirator Fit Testing

Respirators are crucial for protecting workers from hazards such as harmful pollutants, insufficient oxygen, and respiratory diseases such as COVID-19. Respirator fit testing is not just essential for healthcare workers who are expected to interact with patients, but for workers in all industries.

(more…)