MedWoodWorx
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is a papr mask more efficient than an ordinary half or full face mask in filtering wood dust or just more comfortable to wear? cheers
No i dont mean those. I am sorry i didnt make myself clear, i meant proper masks with replaceable cartridges/ filters etc.not simple paper masks.NO. I developed an allergy to CA fumes a long time ago, nothing short of chemical filters on a 1/2 face mask helped. If it is an allergy problem, paper masks probably will not help. At least it did not for me.
Whats apf? Air flow? Sorry i dont understandA PAPR can have a lower APF as compared to a typical full face non powered respirator, unless you start working in supplied air. There is a chart out there from OSHA for the relative APF values.
So for wood dust etc? Is my guess correct, do papr masks make it easier to work for longer hours?Assigned Protection Factor (APF) is a numerical value that measures how much a respirator reduces the concentration of harmful substances in the air. APF is used to select the right respirator for a given situation
Had to look it up myself. You want a cartridge for vapors like auto paint sprayers use.
The answer to this thread is "whatever you will reliably wear is best" We should all wear something.So for wood dust etc? Is my guess correct, do papr masks make it easier to work for longer hours?
A paper mask will filter what it can see.(wood chips).. Not sure about fine dust. Nothing for fumes.If it is an allergy problem, paper masks probably will not help. At least it did not for me.
My cousin has lung cancer... would not rule out inadequate nose/mouth protection.I don't have any issues with blowing my nose and seeing sanding dust anymore either. Mine has the pink disks to filter particulate and does a pretty good job on odors too because I don't ever notice the smells of glues when I use them.
I would never have guessed the first two masks in the chart would be the same for "the numbers" I'm going to have go look my particular one up and see if it matches that or not
is a papr mask more efficient than an ordinary half or full face mask in filtering wood dust or just more comfortable to wear? cheers