Examples of Masks and Respirators
There are many different types of masks and respirators available. For more information on how to find masks or respirators, read this NIOSH Respirator Fact SheetPhoto courtesy of Moldex
Examples of facemasks
Surgical Mask
Examples of filtering facepiece respirators
Respirators range from disposable models that look similar to some facemasks to the cartridge-type respirators that are generally referred to as gas masks.
The Guidance specifically refers to the disposable filtering facepiece type of respirator, with a NIOSH rating of N95 or greater. These are also called particulate respirators. N95 is stamped on them.
This is a standard disposable N95 respirator.
This is another N95 respirator.
Photo courtesy of Moldex
This is another style N95 respirator.
Photo courtesy of Moldex
This is another N95 respirator.
Photo courtesy of Kimberly-Clark
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