Safety Flash
Use of face masks designated KN95
Use of face masks designated KN95
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 23/20
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Respirator
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Summary
This safety flash relays an HSE warning about inadequate protection from many masks claiming KN95 compliance, with likely poor quality and fraudulent paperwork. It contrasts manufacturer declarations with independent certification and suggests members may wish to check the provenance of locally sourced surgical-standard masks.
Classifications: Respirator; respiratory protective equipment; RPE.
Summary
The UK HSE (Health and Safety Executive) has issued the following notice regarding the use of face masks designated KN95
IMCA SF 23/20. Themes: personal protective equipment.