Protective Equipment

Apart from social distancing, wearing certain protective equipment at various parts of the body is also equally important. Hence we provide a list of protective equipment for various parts of the body with a brief description and a little of our opinion at some places to help you choose the best equipment for yourself

For Face

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Fit- and seal-tested respirators are made of tangled fibers that are highly effective at filtering pathogens in the air.

Certified N95 respirators can filter 95 percent of particles that are 100 to 300 nm in size

N99 respirators have the ability to filter 99 percent of these particles.

N100 respirators can filter 99.7 percent of these particles.

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They are typically disposable, single-use masks cut into a rectangle shape with pleats that expand to cover your nose, mouth, and jawline composed of breathable synthetic fabric.

Despite differences in fit and filtration capacity, a randomized trial found that surgical face masks and N95 respirators reduced participant risk of various respiratory illnesses in similar ways.

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Although cloth masks tend to be less effective at protecting the wearer because of the fabric being porous and because most of them have gaps near the nose, cheeks, and jaw where tiny droplets can be inhaled than their medical-grade counterparts, experimental results suggest they are far better than no mask at all when worn and constructed properly

Our suggestion suggestion to provide the best protection would be to wear n95 over a surgical mask, however if you have access to both you should wear n95 which is part of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and if that is not available then use a surgical mask.

Gloves For Hands

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They are stretchy,waterproof,oil-resistant,flexible and scratch resistant(that is won’t tear easily).

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They are blue latex gloves which are comfortable,grippy and made with puncture-resistant latex.

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These are nitrile gloves made from a synthetic rubber and can be helpful to people who have a sensitive skin or are allergic to latex.

They are longer extending beyond your wrists and stretch out without ripping or tearing and also less sweaty than latex gloves.

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They are made from a thin and lightweight plastic with slightly-textured surface for a non-slip grip. They are durable and their non-toxic material is safe for food handling however they are not too tight.

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They won’t be as strong or fitted as the other gloves however they are water -resistant, latex-free and loose fitting and can be used for almost all kinds of work.

For Eyes

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The primary method of infection is by droplet rather than airborne transmission and hence closely fitted wraparound safety glasses.

For those of you with prescription spectacles, the best option would be wear a face shield or goggles over the top of the prescription spectacles or prescription lenses as prescription spectacles don’t provide full coverage especially from the side.

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It is a clear transparent curved plastic shield part of Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) which covers your whole face.

Full Body

There are two types of gowns however they are used by people working in the healthcare industry. However all people working in large crowds or the healthcare industry should consider wearing them.

The two types of gowns are Isolation and Protective gowns. First are the full-back isolation gowns which provide full coverage and the other are over-the-head open-back gowns. In addition to these waterproof, disposable,reusable aprons can also be used.

Washing and sanitizing

Washing your hands with almost any kind of soap frequently and sanitizing your hands from time to time is one of the best ways to prevent this virus from entering your body. Hands should be washed for at least 20 seconds. Even though non-alcohol sanitizers are also good however alcohol based sanitizers are expected to be more effective. Percentage of alcohol may vary however it is recommended to use a sanitizer with 60% alcohol in it for the best results.

Protective Equipment

For Face

Respirator Masks

Surgical Masks

Cloth Masks

Gloves For Hands

Disposable Latex

Disposable

Midnight Mitts

Disposable PVC

Disposable Plastic

For Eyes

Safety glasses

Face shield

Full Body

Washing and sanitizing