Re: Query regarding use of N95 mask in non-medical industry

13/01/2022 at 3:44 pm #79255

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Dear colleagues,

To support Kelly further, I would add

1.Go back to pandemic rule 101 avoid the hazard. Ask is it essential to have f2f not even GPs are doing all f2f atm
2.The highest risk of transmission right now is not customer to staff but staff to staff sharing breathing space for long period indoors probably with suboptimal fresh air changes
3.PPE is the weakest precaution so going for a P2 even if it passes fit testing when ignoring 1 and 2 is still a high risk option

And dont rely on daily RAT tests plus a P2 while still ignoring 1 and 2 Avoid the hazard first where possible which is each of us!.

Regards,

Margaret Jennings

Marjen Education Services

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Hi all,

not sure what that rationale is if a person has not been fit tested? Studies have shown that a poorly fitted P2 mask gives about as much protection as a surgical mask. Given that

*the current trends for Men favour beards no seal achievable with the vast majority of beard types
*many people do not even wear surgical masks correctly,
*many already use masks beyond their instructions for use i.e. reusing them
*lay people are likely to not be applying then correctly let alone removing without contaminating themselves

I think that P2 masks for the general public probably give more of a false sense of security rather than any major improvement on protection. And may make supplies for healthcare more scarce?

Kind regards,

Kelly

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Kelly Barton

COVID-19 Response/ Infection Prevention & Control Officer

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I would think that if an individual wishes to self protect, and can afford the cost of several N95 masks each day, go for it. Any worker who is required by their employment to have face to face contact with clients be they health workers or bank customer service should be supported to use N95 masks offer greater protection than say a surgical mask

Brain Moore

On Tue, 11 Jan. 2022, 10:17 am Terri Goldstein, <terri.birger@winc.com.au > wrote:

Hi all

I have a query regarding the use of N95 masks in a non-medical setting i.e. professional services such as banking staff and retails shops etc?

Is there currently any Government directive around use of N95 masks in non-health settings? I am trying to ascertain this info as I understand these are difficult to source? I understand the need for hospitals, aged care etc.

Thanks

Terri

Terri Goldstein

Medical & Health Specialist

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Winc Australia Pty Limited

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