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What will be in severe short supply at least at the onset of the pandemic are the special office provisions and equipment that are required during the pandemic. Without them it will be difficult, if not impossible to get your staff to come to work.

And under Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, they would be well within their rights to refuse to do so.

The face mask was a common place sight during the SARS pandemic in Asia and the same will be true during the influenza pandemic. All businesses are strongly advised to stock up on enough face masks to see them through the first 6 to 8 weeks of the pandemic, allowing for between 3 and 5 masks per day per staff.

This number would allow for protective masks to be given to staff, visitors, heavy goods delivery personnel (who must enter the office), and for staff to take some home for their commute to and from work, and to give their families.

By definition, a face mask or respirator is a personal protective device that is worn on the face, covers at least the nose and mouth, and is used to reduce the wearer's risk of inhaling hazardous airborne particles.

Particulate respirators are also known as "air-purifying respirators" because they protect by filtering particles out of the air as you breathe. These respirators protect only against particles—not gases or vapors. Since airborne biological agents such as bacteria or viruses are particles, they can be filtered by particulate respirators.

Recent CDC infection control guidance documents provide recommendations that health care workers protect themselves from diseases potentially spread through the air (such as SARS, Avian Influenza or Tuberculosis) by wearing a fit-tested respirator at least as protective as a NIOSH-approved N-95 respirator.

NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) uses very high standards to test and approve respirators for occupational uses. NIOSH-approved disposable respirators are marked with the manufacturer's name, the part number (P/N), the protection provided by the filter (e.g., N-95), and "NIOSH". This information is printed on the facepiece, exhalation valve cover, or head straps. If a disposable respirator does not have these markings, it has not been certified by NIOSH.

You will need to offer all visitors a fresh face-mask at the office entrance area, as well as staff who feel sick, and if there is a need to go to crowded places or face-to-face meetings.

Also bear in mind people with respiratory infection symptoms should use a disposable face mask at all times to help prevent exposing others to their respiratory secretions.

Any face mask must be disposed of as soon as it becomes moist or after any cough or sneeze, in a sealed bag and into an appropriate waste receptacle. Hands must be thoroughly washed and dried after the used mask has been discarded.

Face masks will need to be changed frequently to be effective so expect on the outset of the pandemic for each employee to wear several per day. This may settle down after a week or two.

It is important that you do NOT buy cheap face masks as they will do very little to protect the wearer or protect persons from the wearer if the wearer is infected.

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Triosyn T-3000

Ideal for office cleaning companies, or for staff who will need to get closer to sick staff or suspected cases, we recommend the Triosyn T-3000 which will give an even higher level of protection.

Please note, due to government regulations, the Triosyn T-3000 is only available to ship to an address in the US.

Approved by NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, part of the Center for Disease Control) as a P95 mask, the Triosyn T-3000 has the scientifically proven ability throughout its effective life to trap biological agents with the exclusive anti-microbial action of Triosyn T50 powder (registered with the EPA).

The CDC recommends a N95 or better mask for anyone exposed to infectious disease; the Triosyn T-3000 is the 'or better' mask. With its higher 'P95' designation, the Triosyn has more effective filtration with neither the aerosol-use nor time-use limitations of the N95.

No respirator can completely eliminate risk, but the T-3000 will effectively reduce exposure to airborne biological contaminants. All of which is to say that while there are no guarantees, you should do everything you can. And what you can do is play it safe with the T-3000. Here are some of the key features and benefits:

   NIOSH approved P95 Particulate Respirator.
   Antimicrobial product protection.
   Consistent and reliable performance.
   Carbon layer for relief against nuisance levels of organic vapors.
   Fluid-resistant outer layer.
   Secure, comfortable fit w/padding, adjustable nose bridge, low breathing resistance.
   Flatfold design for easy storage.
   At extremely high levels of bacteria and viruses, will perform for a full 8 hours.
   4 year effective life in the sealed pouch; 8 hrs out of the pouch.

NOTE: Sold in a box of 10 T-3000 respirators in individually sealed foil pouches. (Color may vary, blue or grey.)

Caution: This product contains iodine and should not be used by anyone allergic or sensitive to iodine, or by anyone pregnant or with a thyroid condition. All instructions for the use and limitations of the Triosyn T-3000 Respirator should be carefully read and understood by the wearer prior to use.

Due to government regulations, this product may not be returned. Ships only to a US address.

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Approved by NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, part of the Center for Disease Control) as a P95 mask, the Triosyn T-5000 has the scientifically proven ability throughout its effective life to trap biological agents with the exclusive anti-microbial action of Triosyn T50 powder (registered with the EPA).

Its 'P-95' designation means that its more effective filtration has neither the aerosol-use nor the time-use limitations of the N95. And that it is at least 95% effective or better.

Please note, due to government regulations, the Triosyn T-5000 is also only available to ship to an address in the US.

No respirator can completely eliminate risk, but the T-5000 with its own one-way exhalation valve (valve is closed when inhaling) will effectively reduce exposure to airborne biological contaminants.

All of which is to say that while there are no guarantees, you should do everything you can. And what you can do is play it safe with the T-5000. Here are some of the key features and benefits:

   NIOSH approved P95 Particulate Respirator.
   Secure, comfortable fit with full-face foam seal.
   Easy-breathe exhalation valve increases comfort, permits air to escape and allows the wearer to remain cool and comfortable.
   Antimicrobial product protection.
   Consistent and reliable performance.
   Carbon layer for relief against nuisance levels of organic vapor.
   Fluid-resistant outer layer.
   Secure, comfortable fit w/padding, adjustable nose bridge, low breathing resistance.
   At extremely high levels of bacteria and viruses, will perform for a full 8 hours.
   4 year effective life in the sealed pouch; 8 hrs out of the pouch.

NOTE: Sold in lots of 10 T-5000 respirators, each in individually sealed foil pouches.

Due to government regulations, this product may not be returned. Ships only to a US address.

Caution: This product contains iodine and should not be used by anyone allergic or sensitive to iodine, or by anyone pregnant or with a thyroid condition. All use instructions and limitations for the Triosyn T-5000 Respirator should be carefully read and understood by the wearer prior to use.

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