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Respirators vs. masks
Disaster can strike without warning, especially during wildre season.
So make sure you’re thinking about safety in advance. This overview shows
why respirators help provide more protection than masks when air quality
is compromised. You’ll breathe easier knowing you’re prepared.
Masks are not equipped to provide respiratory protection. Proper
respiratory protection from particles in wildre air comes with the ability to
lter very ne particles — those so small you can’t see them — and provides
a tight seal around your face, when selected and used properly.
Respirators, with a N95 lter, have the ability to lter particulates, while
masks do not. However, N95 respirators CANNOT be used for protection in
wildres against chemical vapors, gases, carbon monoxide, gasoline,
asbestos, lead or low-oxygen environments.
Wildre air
Wearing an N95 disposable respirator outside could help reduce the amount
of airborne particles you breathe. These type of respirators, including 8110S,
8200, 8210, 8210Plus and 8511 respirators from 3M, are intended to t over
the nose and mouth and can lter at least 95 percent of smoke particles
when properly tted.
Tips to stay safe during wildre season
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Evacuate to safe area
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If in wildre area, follow all government guidance on health and safety
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For wildres, use respirators
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for smoke particles and
ash only, and at a safe distance from active re
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Read and follow all packaging/instructions
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NOT FOR FIREFIGHTING.
DOES NOT PROVIDE OXYGEN.
BE PREPARED FOR WILDFIRES.
Helps protect from
airborne particulates
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
N95 Respirators
In the US, the word NIOSH and
N95 are printed on the front.
Masks
When properly selected
and used, provides
secure face seal
Media capable of ltering
invisible particles
Government-
certied respiratory
protection
Do not have NIOSH or other
labels printed on the front.
N95
NIOSH
For more information or questions, visit 3M.com/ WildreSafety or call 1-800-243-4630.
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