Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Recovery RESPIRATOR PROTECTION FOR CLEANUP WORKERS. Respirators come in several different types — from disposable masks to supplied air — which prevent the inhalation of mold and other contaminants.

N95 mask Covers nose and mouth; filters out 95% of particulates in the air.

APR Air-purifying

PAPR Powered air-purifying respirator; covers full face and head; uses battery-powered fan to draw air through filters to provide clean air to the wearer.

SAR Supplied-air respirator; uses air pumps to push ambient air, free from harmful contaminants, to workers through a headpiece (tight fit or loose fit).

respirator; covers half face or full face and utilizes filters to clean the air.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT FILTERS AND CARTRIDGES. Make sure workers using any type of air-purifying respirator

Hazard

Filter/cartridge that may be needed

Mold, lead, asbestos, organic vapors, acid gases

P100 filter, possibly with a gas and/or vapor cartridge

for hurricane cleanup have the appropriate filters for the contaminants in the environment.

Molds that emit toxic vapors or gases

Chemical cartridge

Bleach solution for remediating mold Oil in the atmosphere

Acid gas cartridge

R-class or P-class filter

CHECK YOUR SUPPLY OF OTHER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE). In addition to causing respiratory risk, mold and other contaminants can cause eye and skin irritation and more severe reactions. Make sure you have the right safety gear for cleanup workers.

Long, liquid-proof gloves

Liquid-proof boots

Disposable clothing

Portable gas detector

Goggles or other eye protection for use with half-mask respirators

LEARN MORE For more guidance on respirators and other PPE for hurricane cleanup, please contact your Honeywell sales representative or a local Honeywell distributor. *Information and guidance from Honeywell.

• goSafe & go home • 3 • Your Partner In Safety Since 1979 • Additional resources: For more guidance on worker safety during hurricane cleanup, please visit the CDC .

800-330-9240 • goSafe.com

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