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In general, masks fall broadly into two categories, those that prevent exhalation of particles and droplets but are not as good at preventing inhalation (surgical and cloth masks and neck gaiters fall into this category) and those that are meant to prevent inhalation of particles but may not be as good at preventing exhalation - especially if they have exhaust valves. This would include N95, N99, and P2.5 type respirators. | In general, masks fall broadly into two categories, those that prevent exhalation of particles and droplets but are not as good at preventing inhalation (surgical and cloth masks and neck gaiters fall into this category) and those that are meant to prevent inhalation of particles but may not be as good at preventing exhalation - especially if they have exhaust valves. This would include N95, N99, and P2.5 type respirators. | ||
While it would be ideal if everyone had a respirator, in order to protect members wearing the first kind of mask, vented respirators are NOT ALLOWED to be used unless the vents are sealed or covered by eg; putting a surgical mask over the respirator in a way that covers the valves. | |||
== Booking equipment == | == Booking equipment == | ||