With certified masks hard to find currently, some tradespeople have turned to using medical masks as a substitute.
Is this a safe practice?
A surge in usage of disposable respirators and associated overseas publicity has led to customers inquiring about the American NIOSH standards. This post explains how they compare to our NZ standards and clarifies the difference between P1, P2 and P3 filtration.
‘Handyman’ paper masks are cheap but they don’t comply with NZ safety standards. Popping down to the nearest hardware store may not give you the best solution for workers’ protective needs.
