Are FFP2 masks washable?
Are FFP2 masks washable? Despite being a DPI that has become part of our everyday life, the FFP2 mask is still the subject of controversy and debate, especially about its re-use. How do we know if our FFP2 masks are washable? The masks with filter FFP1/FFP2/FFP3 are personal protection devices, divided into two categories: Disposable, […]
FFP2 masks and certification: how to carry out a self-check
FFP2 masks have been at the center of many debates for a few weeks. Non-compliant products, with parameters not suitable for category III or even with false certifications, have recently been confiscated. FFP2 masks: certificate validity FFP2 masks are identified as such, following specific analyzes that must necessarily be carried out by a notified body. […]
Masks Produced by FCA, the Striscia La Notizia tests
Moreno Morello’s report, aired on Striscia la Notizie, is a clear example of non-compliant surgical masks, which expose users, many of them children and adolescents, to obvious risks. These products are now part of our daily life and, for this reason, it is essential to use safe medical devices and above all guaranteeing specific parameters […]
Maskne: how to prevent acne caused by masks
One of the biggest problems caused by masks, especially by the civilian ones, is dermatological and it is called maskne. According to the latest article published on the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, surgical masks can provoke acne, folliculitis and, in general, rashes. Sensitive or non-sensitive skin, young or older skin, this side […]
Efficiency of the various protective devices against direct transmission of the infection.
Below is the result of the experiment of Dr. Alfredo Soldati, professor of fluid dynamics at the University of Udine and director of the Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer of the Technische Universität of Vienna. The video shows the efficiency of the different protective devices against the direct transmission of the infection, comparing […]
Obligation to wear a mask: where and when
Starting from Monday 17 August, a mask is compulsory throughout the national territory in the time slot between 18: 00-6: 00. Obligation to wear a mask: what you need to know the new ordinance aims to draw the attention of the population to individual protection, in a time slot in which there is a tendency […]
SURGICAL MASK AND FILTERING MASK: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?
Very often the terms “filter mask” and “surgical mask” are used as synonyms. However, these are two different types of masks. Filter mask The filtering semi-masks are personal protective devices able to protect the wearer and those around us, as they are equipped with filtering capacity both inwards and outwards. In fact, this type of […]
THE APP TO MAKE US IMMUNE TO COVID-19
Immune, this is the name of the application chosen by the Italian government to help the population and the state, to manage the long-awaited “phase two” of the Coronavirus emergency.The initiative was taken by the extraordinary government commissioner for the Covid-19 emergency, Domenico Arcuri, who has drawn up a contract with the software manufacturer (the […]
AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS CORONA VIRUS AWAY
The Apple Company of Cupertino, the famous American multinational manufacturer of hi-tech devices, has released in recent hours in collaboration with the “White House” (The White House), the “FEMA” (Federal Agency for emergency management) and the body “CDC” (centers for disease prevention and control) a web portal and an application dedicated to Covid-19 with the […]
HOW TO USE A MASK?
There are some precautions to be taken when wearing a surgical or protective mask. Here are the most important: Remove the mask from the packaging and place it on your face and stretch it, depending on the model, by pulling only on the elastics or laces Check that the correct mask orientation: the mask generally […]