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SEL Number: 01EM-01-MASK
Title: Mask, Emergency Medical, Single-Use, NFPA 1999


Last Updated: 9/23/2018 3:46:38 PM

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Description: Single-use emergency medical masks (certified as compliant with NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1999).

ImportantFeatures: Medical masks are intended to provide protection to the covered portions of the face from direct impingement of blood or body fluids, or subsequent runoff. The medical mask is not tested for viral penetration resistance, so if it is contaminated, it must be immediately replaced. It will not prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens if splashed with a large volume of blood or body fluid. Additional eye protection may be needed if not incorporated into the medical mask. Even if a faceshield is part of the medical mask, the faceshield does not represent primary eye protection. A combination of eye and face protection devices may be needed to provide adequate face and eye protection. Medical masks are not respirators and will not protect against airborne pathogens. Use considerations are provided in OSHA Title 29 CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
Sections 1910.132 and 1910.1030; NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; and NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program.

Operating Considerations: Medical masks are intended to provide protection to the covered portions of the face from direct impingement of blood or body fluids, or subsequent runoff. The medical mask is not tested for viral penetration resistance, so if it is contaminated, it must be immediately replaced. It will not prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens if splashed with a large volume of blood or body fluid. Additional eye protection may be needed if not incorporated into the medical mask. Even if a faceshield is part of the medical mask, the faceshield does not represent primary eye protection. A combination of eye and face protection devices may be needed to provide adequate face and eye protection. Medical masks are not respirators and will not protect against airborne pathogens. Use considerations are provided in OSHA Title 29 CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
Sections 1910.132 and 1910.1030; NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; and NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program.

Training Requirements: Core Training: OSHA 1910.132.
Initial Training: Minimal (<1 day)
Sustainment Training: Minimal (<1 day)

Mandatory Standards:


Applicable Standards and References:


MSSL:
  • Responder Safety: Infectious Diseases
  • Law Enforcement: Forensic Technician
  • Law Enforcement: SWAT/Tactical Team
  • Medical: Point of Dispensing
  • Mortuary Operations
  • Mass Care / Shelter
  • REL: Full Canadian Recommended Equipment List
  • REL: LOS-4, Evac and Perimeter Control