Researchers have tested a variety of popular hacks for improving the fit of KN95 and surgical masks, and found that while some hacks do improve fit, they can also come at the cost of the wearer’s ...

Torii Station, Japan – The U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Safety Office conducted annual fit mask testing for Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) personnel this month to ensure compliance with Army safety ...

Catherine Clase is a member of the Cloth Mask Knowledge Exchange, a research and knowledge translation group that includes industry stakeholders. Industry stakeholders contribute to the Cloth Mask ...

While it's still important to wear a face mask in many situations, that mask won't be fully effective if it doesn't fit properly. That's why a team at MIT has designed a device to assess how well a ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed its guidelines about masks and respirators a number of times over the past two years and gave its most recent update on January 14, ...

Dust. Fumes. Vapors. Particulate. Gases. Workers in many industries wear respirators to protect them from a wide spectrum of dangerous respiratory hazards. That said, their respirators are only as ...

Share on Pinterest New research examines the protection offered by fit-tested N95 masks against airborne particles. John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Healthcare workers rely on N95 ...

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Ambulance Victoria has introduced a new mask fit-testing pathway using the Singh Thattha technique. This allows paramedics who maintain facial hair for religious, cultural, or medical reasons to meet ...

Logan Township United Fire Department Chief Rusty Shoenfelt (left) watches as Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department Chief Travis Prough demonstrates mask testing equipment purchased by the UPMC ...