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Anti-mask policies and decision makers are using the momentum of anti-masking in the context of covid to also prevent people from accessing or using respirators to protect their breathing and lungs from other hazards -- things that were accepted in many industries as standard safety protocols before 2020.
"“During his first week, Complainant started coughing up black phlegm, his throat and tongue would burn, and he began having breathing problems due to excessive smoke and fumes from the cupola. He notified Sturgeon but nothing changed, and he was not provided a respirator.”
After not receiving a respirator, the lawsuit said the man went to the dispensary room and picked up a respirator himself.
He wore the respirator for the next week until the lawsuit said the safety supervisor saw him wearing it and “immediately became very upset; he rudely admonished the Complainant in front of his co-workers for wearing the respirator and demanded that he take it off immediately.”
According to the lawsuit, he told the safety supervisor he did not feel safe doing his job without it and was pulled into a meeting the next day where he was told he would not be allowed to wear a respirator.
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After the meeting, the complaint said he was assigned to shovel gravel for the day before going home for the weekend at the end of his shift. On Monday, his employment was terminated.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) opened an investigation into the company after learning of the alleged retaliation, and the DOL said in a statement that OSHA investigators with the Whistleblower’s Protection Program found the company violated federal protections by terminating the employee who exercised their protected rights to request protective equipment."
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My new favorite thing: People making their reusable elastomeric respirators beautiful! (Usually the Dentec P100 or the Dentec N95, which are NIOSH-certified and reusable.)
(Above is the artist @/nickelpin)
I've been collecting as many of these customizations as I can find, and I think they fall into a few categories:
The first is the colorful distraction, where it seems like the aim is to make the mask colorful and cheerful — less scary — which distracts from the apocalyptic / gas mask vibes, while still being simple enough for everyday wear.
2. The second is make it fashion, where the aim is to just make something that looks so incredibly cool that you feel beautiful wearing it, and it feels like a stylish accessory. These use lots of shiny elements and swirling patterns (all of the below by @/nickelpin)
3. And the third is punk where the mask customization embraces and enhances its non-conforming / resistance undertones. My favorite in this category is by @/andrewshumate, who installed a CO2 monitor and set it up so the filters change color based on the CO2 levels in the space.
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40% of individuals can be asymptomatic and can still spread COVID. You are not safe unless you take precautions. Wearing a respirator is good protection.
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PDX Respirator Repository
Amanda Abbott created a spreadsheet with a lot of data on 60+ different elastomerics. There is no standardization as each manufacturer has their own sizing charts. So if you are looking for a new mask or looking to upgrade your PPE, there's now information on measurements.
There are even information on whether or you can create 3D-printed covers for the filters and paint the mask(s) to remain stylish during the creeping apocalypse.
If you live in or near Portland, Oregon, you can also contact Amanda for test-fits since she has most of the models. The only way to know if something is COVID-safe is to try the masks on, but they are non-returnable.
PDX Respirator Repository
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The website is not a store; just has store-like template.
Amanda Abbot's social media:
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#COVID is not over#COVID-19#COVID-19 resources#pandemic is not over#mask up#wear a mask#wear your mask#SARS-CoV-2#SARS-CoV-2 resources#We Keep Us Safe#mask library#mask repository#respirator repository#respirator library#PPE#respirators#elastomerics#COVID resources
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The Project N95 shop will remain OPEN until December 15th, 2023.
Reblog to circulate post on Tumblr
I'm uncertain if there's a way to save this non profit but I'd like to encourage us all to try. We already lost another this past year 'Body Politic' because they did not get the financial supported needed to continue, which included expansion to be able to operate well.
Part of building community and a better future involves investing. And we cannot hope to have resources, infrastructure and responses to meet the progressive derailing and degrading conditions and societies around us without doing so.
It requires time, energy, heart and sometimes yes, money. The more we put into projects like this, local and small companies, sustainability, kindness, deconstructing & decolonization and less of ourselves and resources into people, organizations and projects that do not care about us or are harming us, we actually have a road to the bright possibilities we hope and speak of so beautifully.
#Respirators#Non-Profit#Non profit#Orgs#Organizations#PPE#PPE supplies#Personal Protective Equipment#NPIs#Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions#Non Pharmaceutical Interventions#Pandemic#SARS-CoV-2#Sars Cov 2#SARS 2#ProjectN95#Project N95#News#Please reblog
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Breathing.
It's important.
The season previously known as Fall, now known as Fire Season, is making it an issue.
There's a system of indicating the air quality in a geographical areas.
Ok got that?
These are the Portland area numbers, as I write this in the wee hours of October 20, 2022.
Looks bad, huh? This is the Seattle area.
The bright orange-yellow are the fires that are causing the air problem. You can get current numbers here.
What's my point?
Get a respirator. Please.
Not a mask, a respirator. A permanent one, if you can.
Here's a twitter thread talking about the types. There's also info on fit-testing.
There's links in the thread to various recommendations.
They're not cheap, so
Here's a website that has the disposable type, in fashion colors in ear loop and over the head varieties.
If money is an issue, check around for the free masks that Biden was supposed to hand out for plague - they're pretty good for this as well.
For the house, I'm sure a lot of people have seen the air filters made from a box fan .
anyway do your best to not let the air fuck up your lungs. We're going to need them to scream at the idiots who keep doing stupid shit to start the fires every fucking year.
#fires#wildfire#smoke#air pollution#air quality#filters#fans#masks#respirators#safety first#long post#psa
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(via (2) Ever Bloom 💉💉💉💉😷 on Twitter: "@FitTestMyPlanet @safe_breathe Do you mind saying if you’ve an idea why the black BNX trifolds perform comparatively poorly? They’re the only N95s my teens will wear - and don’t seem to perform at all well compared to, for example, the 3M Auras? Perhaps lack of foam nose piece prevents good seal? Thx 🙏🏼" / Twitter)
Various N95s fit-tested + helpful answers in thread.
E.g. Which work best for small faces?
For N95’s, the highest harmonic mean fit factors that @dachshundDsh (NIOSH face panel size #3) got was Aura9210+ for N95’s. (Same mask that set the N95 record on the large head too.) Same story for FFP3’s. @dachshundDsh set records on Drager1930small, and the panel 8 size large head also set records on the Drager1930small. She prefers the Aura 1863+ though since the Drager1930 looks scary.
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Injured on the Job Due to Lack of Proper PPE
What Is Personal Protective Equipment? Personal protective equipment (PPE) is any type of gear or clothing worn by a worker to protect them from hazards that could cause injuries or illnesses. This includes items such as safety goggles, hard hats, respirators, and gloves. It also includes items such as face masks and shields that have become more common in recent years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Why Is PPE Important?
PPE is important as it helps protect workers from potential exposure to hazardous materials or conditions. For example, if a worker is exposed to loud noise for an extended period of time without wearing ear protection, they can suffer permanent hearing loss. Alternatively, if a worker works with chemicals without wearing respiratory protection or protective clothing, they run the risk of inhaling toxic fumes or getting burns on their skin.
The Responsibility of Employers Regarding PPE
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that employers protect their employees by ensuring a safe work environment free of hazards, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Employers must provide appropriate PPE to workers at no cost, as well as make sure it’s properly maintained, inspected and used in hazardous conditions.
Employers must also clearly communicate their PPE requirements to all employees, train them on the use of PPE, continuously monitor employee compliance with PPE regulations and enforce safety practices with disciplinary action when necessary.
If your employer neglects these duties and you’re injured as a result, you have rights to workers comp benefits. In fact, fault is generally not taken into consideration when making a workers compensation claim. Here are the steps you can take to protect yourself:
Document everything – Keep detailed records about your injury and take photos if possible. This can be helpful when filing a workers’ compensation claim.
Get medical attention – Seek medical attention right away so that your injuries can be documented by a healthcare professional. Tell your doctor all relevant information about your injury including when it occurred and what happened leading up to it so they can provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Reach out to an attorney – Consider speaking with an experienced St. Louis workers’ comp attorney who can help make sure you get fair compensation for your injuries. They’ll be able to advise you on what legal options are available and guide you through each step of the process so you don't have to go through it alone.
St. Louis Workers Compensation Attorneys
At the Law Office of James. M. Hoffman, we understand how difficult it can be when you have suffered an injury due to your employer's negligence. That’s why we prioritize providing comprehensive legal knowledge about workers’ comp cases. We can explain the legal process clearly so that you understand what kind of compensation you might be entitled to receive. Contact us today at (314) 361-4300 for a free case evaluation.
#ppe#personal protective equipment#safety goggles#hard hats#respirators#gloves#shields#coronavirus#osha#workers compensation#st louis workers compensation attorneys
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"Seminario cited the recent report, “Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illnesses,” that shows that the number of respiratory illnesses in the private health care and social assistance sector increased from 145,300 in 2021 to 199,700 cases in 2022, an increase of 37.5 percent.
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As an industrial hygienist, Seminario was extremely critical that there were no experts in respiratory protection on the committee nor did it include engineers who developed ventilation guidelines. She believes that the HICPAC committee members are likely so opposed to respirators “because once you are into recommending respiratory protection, with that comes a full respiratory protection program from OSHA,” with penalties for violations.
An epidemiologist and consultant, Michael Olesen, echoed this, believing the changes reflect “pressure to remove liability from hospitals.” He added, “I take a very clear position that we should be having respiratory protection mandates in all healthcare settings right now.”
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Many patients who spoke at the HICPAC meetings said they had gotten Covid-19 when they went to the hospital and that the new policies were keeping them from getting care.
Given that, Dr. Art Caplan, professor of medical ethics at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine, previously told me that dropping masking requirements in hospitals is “utterly, completely, irresponsible.” Similarly, staff refusing to mask, even when a patient requests it, is a moral failure. “The first principle is, you must do what is in the best interest of your patient,” he said.
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Several people were asked why they believe HICPAC is determined to water down protections. Consistently, respondents say, “to reduce liability.” Earlier in the pandemic, hospitals regularly tested patients and staff for Covid-19, and you could often tell where and how you became infected. Since staff are no longer masking and continue working when ill, and patients are not being tested on admission, you can no longer prove who infected you. Hospitals are the only ones who win in this scenario, absolving themselves of responsibility and liability."
#healthcare system complicity#this is immoral and unethical#cdc#hicpac#wear a mask#keep masks in healthcare#covid#rsv#flu#masks#respirators#n95 masks
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Construction sites can be dangerous places to work, with a variety of safety hazards present at any given time. However, one hazard that is often overlooked is the risk of inhaling harmful particles and gases. This is where respirators come in – by protecting the respiratory system, they can help to prevent a variety of serious health issues and even save lives. This article informs you of Construction Sites Hazards in 2023 | Respiratory Hazards. So let’s go to the report.
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There are some good recommendations for masks in this article. There are many mask wearers who have protected themselves from not getting COVID even once. Masks work!
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"Dancers of the Opera-Comique in Paris try on the respirators provided by the Service de la Defense.”
May 2nd, 1939.
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Announcement
I will be posting about masks soon. I’ve been working on a draft for a while complete with types, trustworthy places to buy them, distribution funds and efforts (#maskbloc), how they work, debunked misinfo and disinformation, several articles about their effectiveness along with a physics video, tests on various masks, a more affordable home kit for fit testing, bracers, home seal check instructions and more! Stay tuned!
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It’s the beginning of fire season, so I’m going to share this memory and some advice I learned the hard way.
In fall 2020 the wild fires on the west coast were so bad that you could barely see 15 feet at times. Where I lived the aqi hit 590 at one point. We could not evacuate and we had no insulation in our house.
The gas masks saved us. Me and my roommates taped our windows shut and wore respirators in the house for a week. I did this sketch of them while we were watching the muppet movie one night.
Most of you will have experience a fire or smoke storm at some point, this is not going away. Smoke inhalation can have permanent and long term effects.
Get a respirator mask, and get replacement filters for organic and biological material. They can be as cheep as $12, and even if you don’t think you’re at risk, it is not something you want to find out you need afterwards. If you can afford to, get extras. Someone you know might need it.
Also useful at protests, just saying…
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"Do not let anyone convince you that you need to get sick to be healthy."
#kristen panthagani#immunology#sars cov 2#long post#i s2g if i see one more bullshit article/comment about IMmUNiTY deBT........................#for the millionth billionth fucking time: IMMUNITY DEBT ISN'T REAL. there is NO SUCH THING as immunity debt caused by avoiding illness#and ANY dr/immunologist worth their salt in the year 2023 will tell you that#“but you have to train your immune system for it to get stronger!” nope doesn't work like that. the immune system is not a muscle#you might as well tell everyone that the reason they don't have skin like armoured steel is that they haven't been stabbed enough#tell all those drs treating tuberculosis patients that they're weakening their immunity by wearing respirators and NOT catching tb#let's all stop filtering the water while we're at it. have everyone get cholera - that'll fortify ppl's immune systems for sure#this world is a joke.#ppl buy into this shit and then wonder why the anti-vaxx/anti-science movement keeps growing
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