N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks
N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks (Face Masks) N95 respirators and surgical masks (face masks) are examples of personal protective equipment that are used to protect the wearer from airborne particles and from liquid contaminating the face. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also regulate N95 respirators. It is important to recognize that the optimal way to prevent airborne transmission is to use a combination of interventions from across the hierarchy of controls, not just PPE alone. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Surgical Mask and Gown Conservation Strategies - Letter to Healthcare Providers FAQs on Shortages of Surgical Masks and Gowns Emergency Use Authorization: FDA and CDC take action to increase access to respirators, including N95s, for health care personnel CDC Prevention and Treatment Release of Stockpiled N95 Filtering ...