Respiratory Protection

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1 Respiratory Protection

2 M is the Global Leader in Disposable Respirators M has been at the forefront of respiratory product development since the first NIOSH respirator standard was written in M invented the first disposable NIOSH approved respirators in 1972 M is a technology leader in technological advances in filtration & comfort management M has continued its leadership with a continuous flow of new products adding value to end-users (Comfort, Fit, ) M has local Sales & Technical Support to customers all around the Globe

3 Committed to TB Awareness

4 Engineering Controls

5 The Bodies Natural Defenses

6 Mask vs. Respirator Mask Masks help protect the patient and the environment from the exhaled breath of the health care worker. No Minimum filter efficiency standards for surgical masks. No NIOSH approval. Masks are loose fitting and are not designed to seal against the face. Respirator Respirators are designed to help protect the health care worker by reducing the exposure of the wearer to airborne contaminants while protecting the patient and environment from exhaled breath Minimum filter efficiency standards are set by NIOSH e.g.n95. Most of the inhaled air is drawn through the filter media and not through gaps between the respirator and the wearer s face Are NIOSH approved. Snug fit around the face to create a good face to respirator seal to help avoid leaks where contaminants may enter.

7 Definition N95 Series The "N" or "P" designator identifies a filter's degree of protection against oil aerosols. N-series filters are not resistant to oil, while P-series filters are strongly resistant. Efficiency Both the N95 and P95 filters are 95 percent efficient in removing fine from the air, the minimum level of filtration approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Higher efficiency ratings of 99 and 100 exist in both series, though the N95 filter is the most common. Warnings These filters only protect against airborne, not chemicals and gases.

8 United States NIOSH Standards: define the following categories of particulate filters: Oil resistance Rating Description N95 Filters at least 95% of airborne Not oil resistant N99 Filters at least 99% of airborne N100 Filters at least 99.97% of airborne R95 Filters at least 95% of airborne Oil Resistant R99* Filters at least 99% of airborne R100* Filters at least 99.97% of airborne P95 Filters at least 95% of airborne Oil Proof P99 Filters at least 99% of airborne Filters at least 99.97% of airborne P100 *No NIOSH approvals are held by this type of disposable particulate respirator.

9 European standard EN 149 defines the following classes of filtering face pieces as: Class Filter penetration limit (at 95 L/min air flow) Inward leakage FFP1 Filters at least 80% of airborne <22% FFP2 Filters at least 94% of airborne <8% FFP Filters at least 99% of airborne <2%

10 M 1860/1860s Healthcare Respirator NIOSH approved Type N95 respirator. Meets the CDC guidelines for TB exposure control. Fluid resistant reduces exposure to the spray, splatter and aerosol of blood and body fluids. Helps provide respiratory protection against certain airborne biological Cup Shaped Respirator. Available in 2 sizes

11 M VFlex 1805 and 1805s NIOSH approved Type N95 respirator. V-shaped pleats are designed to keep the filter media away from your mouth and to flex with mouth movement for easier talking. Tabs uniquely designed for positioning the respirator on the face. Flat-Fold for convenient storage. Spacious inside with minimal impact on field of vision. Flat-Fold Respirator Available in 2 sizes.

12 M Aura Series -Panel design for comfort and Fits a wide range of face shapes and sizes. Accommodates facial movement during speech. Nose Foam - Made of sweat absorbent material and is soft on the skin. Individual Hygienic packaging protects the respirator from contamination before use and during storage Panel Flat-Fold Respirator

13 How to fit M Respirators

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19 M Powered and Supplied Air Respirator Range Modular range lets you choose how your system is built with the flexibility to change it in the future 1 M 2012 All Rights Reserved 9

20 M Qualitative Fit Testing M Qualitive fit tests provide a pass or fail result based upon the wearer tasting a test agent. They provide a subjective measure of the quality of the seal of the face-piece to the wearer s face. These tests are suitable for disposable respirators and half masks. M offers two kits: M FT10 includes a sweet tasting test agent M FT0 includes a bitter tasting test agent The choice between the bitter and sweet test kit is a personal one, however a small percentage of the population are unable to detect saccharin if you discover this in your workforce, the bitter test must be used.

21 M Qualitative Fit Testing During the fit test a series of exercises pictured below are performed involving breathing, head movements and talking.:

22 M Qualitative Fit Testing If the entire test is completed without the wearer tasting or smelling he aerosol a fit test pass results. If the taste/smell of the aerosol is detected at any point during the test, the test is terminated and repeated after a break.

23 Questions?