OSHA has issued Frequently Asked Questions that explain the differences between cloth face coverings, surgical masks and respirators.

In response to COVID-19, the respiratory and hearing protection manufacturer, Moldex is working around-the-clock to meet the demands for
respiratory safety masks

Claudio Dente is a 40-year veteran of the safety industry, and he’s never seen anything like the crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a matter of months it’s wreaked havoc with the PPE market.

If you need to collect belongings or do basic clean up in your previously flooded home, you do not usually need to use a respirator (a mask worn to prevent breathing in harmful substances), according to recommendations published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Times when you may want to use a respirator are explained below.

Are there any cautions or limitations when using respirators? Yes. Each type of respirator can come in several varieties, each with its own set of cautions, limitations, and restrictions of use.