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, by Tatianna Gerard Why Your P2 Respirator Keeps Fogging Your Glasses—and What You Can Do
If you wear glasses with a P2 respirator, you've probably experienced it: you put your respirator on, take a few breaths, and suddenly your lenses...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Valved vs Non-Valved P2 Respirators for Work: Which Do You Need?
If you've shopped for P2 respirators before, you may have noticed that some have a small valve on the front, while others don't. It's easy...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What’s the Difference Between a Respirator Fit Test & Fit Check?
When it comes to wearing a P2 respirator, choosing a certified product is only part of the equation. For a tight-fitting respirator to provide its...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Cruise Ship Illnesses: What Travellers Should Know About Hantavirus & Other Travel-Linked Infections
Cruise ship illnesses are back in the headlines after a recent hantavirus cluster was linked to the MV Hondius, an expedition cruise ship carrying passengers...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What Respirator Do You Need for Asbestos and Dust Work?
When it comes to working around asbestos, silica, and construction dust, one of the most dangerous mistakes a worker can make has nothing to do...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What is the New COVID-19 Cicada Strain? Symptoms & What Australians Should Know
A new COVID-19 strain known as Cicada has started appearing in headlines as it spreads in parts of the US and Europe and is also...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Pandemic Preparedness: Are We Truly Ready?
We’ve already lived through one global pandemic. But public health experts are clear — the next one is not a question of if, but when....
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, by Tatianna Gerard AS/NZS 1715: What This Standard Means for Respirator Masks
Respirator masks play a critical role in protecting people from airborne hazards — from dust and fumes to infectious particles. In Australia and New Zealand,...
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, by Tatianna Gerard When to Replace Sundström SR 100 Respirator Filters (And How to Do It Properly)
Using a half face respirator for the first time can feel a little overwhelming — especially when it comes to filters. What goes where? How...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Long COVID: What We Now Know & Why COVID Still Matters
Even though the peak of the pandemic has passed, COVID-19 continues to leave a long imprint on many Australians. Since restrictions were lifted in late...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Are P3 & P100 Respirators the Same? Get to Know the Difference
Most of us are familiar with respirators labelled P2 or N95, which are commonly used for protection against dust, smoke, and airborne pathogens. However, when respiratory...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What PPE Should You Wear for Radiation Protection?
Radiation is invisible, odourless, and potentially life-threatening — which makes protecting yourself from it very different from other workplace hazards. Unlike dust, chemicals, or biological...
