OSHA Bulletin Recommending CDC Cloth Face Coverings (CFC) in the Workplace. Guidance Coming from ASTM on FR CFC

Post published:April 17, 2020
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This guide contains all the OSHA recommendations on the pandemic.

https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf

Just don’t expect normal non-FR cloth to not ignite in arc flash or flash fire. Even level 3 surgical masks which receive a flame test will ignite and melt in arc flash.

N95 masks should not be worn next to the skin unless adequately protected during energized work.

See our arc test data on N95 Masks.

See our other articles with guidance from CDC for laundering masks and garments.

Can I Wear an N95 or Other Respirator in an Arc Flash Exposure?

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