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The face masks were always necessary for surgeons, people allergic to dust, or suffering from respiratory diseases. In the wake of Covid19, it has become a must-have for everyone around the globe. The importance of face masks has increased in recent times.
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Face masks are an important personal protective equipment (P.P.E.) to protect the lungs by avoiding invasion of any hazardous particles, germs, or dust. There are different types of face masks having different utility.

The most common masks used by the general public nowadays are surgical masks. Surgical masks are loose-fitting masks that prevent inter-transmission of viruses.

The N95 respirators are advanced face masks dedicatedly made for professional medics and healthcare workers exposed to a higher risk of inhaling allergic particulates, bacterial and viral germs, and airborne particles. There are various types of N95 respirators, including KN95 and N95.

Other face masks include duck-billed face masks and face shields with a face mask.

Why are face masks important?

According to the international occupational health and safety standards, compromising workers' safety can result in serious charges against employers. Besides the healthcare settings, face masks are used in many industries where there is exposure to hazardous chemicals or materials. Some of the industrial uses and importance of face masks in each industry are as follows.

Construction Industry

In the construction industry, let alone cement dust. Cement dust can cause various lung diseases, including asthma, lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and tuberculosis. Therefore, every worker on the site must cover the mouth and nose with the prescribed respirators or masks.
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Manufacturing Industry

In the wake of the current global pandemic, wearing masks is a mandatory practice. However, there are many manufacturing industries where wearing masks is otherwise necessary. In the chemical industry, workers are exposed to many chemicals that can cause serious respiratory problems, such as ammonia, chlorine, oxides of sulfur, gasoline vapors, and a lot more.
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Food and Beverages Industry

Other industries where masks are important to include food and beverages to maintain the food's safety and healthiness. According to the standards of OSHA, the kitchens in restaurants have high temperature therefore, wearing masks is important. After the advent of COVID-19, wearing masks are a necessity for workers of every industry. It is important to ensure the safety of workers and clients.
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Health care Industry

Medical workers, pharmaceutical industries, and hospitals are also some places where masks are important to protect the workers as well as patients. There are different kinds of masks for different medical risks.
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Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmaceutical industry is a highly sensitive industry where compliance and controls are very strict. One mistake can endanger several lives. To ensure the complete compliance, all pharmaceutical companies make it mandatory for the workers to minimize every possible risk. It is important for the safety of workers as well. Therefore, many surgical and medical masks of different filtration efficiencies are used in the pharmaceutical industry.
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People Usually Ask

Can masks prevent the transmission of viruses?

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Yes. The use of medical face masks is a recommended measure for preventing or reducing the risk of transmission of viruses, particularly viruses of the respiratory tract such as the coronavirus or the flu. Medical mask, when used alongside other health safety precautionary measures like washing of hands and coughing into a handkerchief, are one of the ways to stay safe from viral infections. The wearer will be protected from infected respiratory droplets.

What are the different types of face masks?

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Medical face mask supplies in the market usually come in different types. 3-Ply Surgical Masks are the most common type of masks produced by medical face mask factories. They are made with 3-layers of non-woven materials for daily protection against bacteria, viruses, splashes and other body fluids. KN95 or FFP Masks are sometimes referred to as disposable respirators, these are the most effective masks for preventing the transmission of germs. They come with inhalation and exhalation valves and will prevent the transmission of very tiny pathogens. Handmade or Cloth Masks are masks made from common home fabrics. Cloth masks are usually made to be reusable and washable but are not so effective in locking out many disease-causing germs.

What are the materials used to make face masks?

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Factories like The Kare Lab use different materials to produce face masks. The outer layer of 3-ply surgical masks is made from 3S non-woven fabric materials to prevent infiltration of bodily droplets. Other medical masks are made from synthetic materials such as polypropylene plastic polymer. The Kare Lab is a face mask manufacturer and wholesaler that produces medical-surgical masks made from 3 layers of synthetic non-woven fabric. The face masks are configured to have pathogen filtration layers sandwiched in the middle.

What are the best-practices to use a face mask?

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According to the manufacturer's instructions, appropriate use, storage, and disposal of masks, are very important. Ensure you have clean hands before putting your mask on, before you remove them, after you remove them, and after touching them at any point. Make sure both your nostrils, mouth and chin are well covered, for a perfect face protection. After receiving your order, keep your mask supplies in clean areas. Do not reuse a disposable surgical mask.
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