03-31-2020, 11:10 AM
Not that this probably needs to be said to you, but if you're planning to use the half-face respirator, I'd double-check it and maybe test drive it for 1/2 hour around the house to check it, and your, capacities out. Can see how hard it is talk and do other work with it on.
Glasses are extra safety, probably not needed, but can't hurt anything other than your fashion sense to use.
Best to use isopropyl or hand sanitizer before donning the gear and after you get back to the car before you take anything off for storing. Fit the mask well before you get out and leave it alone until you're back and ready to take it off, no touching your face period, bring an N95 as backup if needed (handle only by the straps when removing). When home, decloth outside (clothes into bag or straight into washer) and hot soapy shower like Chunkster said.
Again, not really directed at you, just a chance to outline the basic practices involved with proper PPE usage.
Good ole Classic CDC info (when they still cared about us): https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/hospresp...orage.html
Overkill? Very likely, but "If it looks like you're overreacting, you're probably doing the right thing" - Dr Fauci (NIH)
Glasses are extra safety, probably not needed, but can't hurt anything other than your fashion sense to use.
Best to use isopropyl or hand sanitizer before donning the gear and after you get back to the car before you take anything off for storing. Fit the mask well before you get out and leave it alone until you're back and ready to take it off, no touching your face period, bring an N95 as backup if needed (handle only by the straps when removing). When home, decloth outside (clothes into bag or straight into washer) and hot soapy shower like Chunkster said.
Again, not really directed at you, just a chance to outline the basic practices involved with proper PPE usage.
Good ole Classic CDC info (when they still cared about us): https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/hospresp...orage.html
Overkill? Very likely, but "If it looks like you're overreacting, you're probably doing the right thing" - Dr Fauci (NIH)