Return to Work but NOT Without a Face Breather On

In the early days of the pandemic, mask-wearing wasn’t deemed a necessity. As the CDC issued guidelines later in the pandemic, making face respirators a must, it construed several misconceptions.

One of the most common misconceptions that rose was about face breathers not being effective in preventing the virus. But many studies conducted after that concluded that people who wear proper protective gear in public contribute to reducing the spread.

Additionally, when workplaces finally opened up, CDC implemented SOPs to follow. Again, this led to many arguments, mainly because some workplaces have extended working hours, making it hard for people to wear a face breather all day.

If that’s you, too, considering the benefits of wearing a face respirator to work, then this blog covers it all.

And if you’re wondering about the types of masks to choose from, check out this blog, Different Types of Respirators & the Level of Protection They Provide.

Once you’ve done that, it’ll be easier to buy a suitable face breather from our product page.

For now, let’s shed some light on the advantages of wearing respirators in public.

Personal Protection

There’s an age-old saying ‘health is wealth.’ So, even with all the world’s wealth, we’re nothing without a healthy body and a sane mind.

Covid-19 has affected the mental state of several individuals, and it’s okay to find controversies in everything. But the issue doesn’t go anywhere: what’s left to life if you’re deprived of your health?

That’s why you need to focus on prioritizing your personal protection first. In other words, it’s about gearing up yourself with a proper face breather before leaving for work.

As the virus is known to spread through air droplets, covering your face and nose is crucial to preventing those droplets from reaching you. Why? Because you don’t know whether the person you’re interacting with is a silent carrier.

As the Covid-19 takes up to 5-14 days to make an appearance, it would be long before you remember which person it was you interacted with to catch the virus.

So, safety first.

Cross-Contamination Control

This might feel similar, but in reality, it works two-way.

When you cover your face with a washable face breather or N-95 face respirator, you don’t just protect yourself. In fact, it stops the virus from traveling from one person to another. Cross-contamination can happen in several ways, such as through:

• Sneezing
• Coughing
• Interacting

Without keeping the recommended distance of 6 feet.

But if you have a face breather on, the virus droplets would be unable to travel from a potential carrier to you.

An important point to note here: even a washable cloth breather provides enough protection to help in reducing cross-contamination.

So, in a choice of no face breather or one with minimal protection, your way forward is clear.

Find out more by visiting our affordable custom washable face breathers in stock.

Asymptomatic Spread Reduction

You might not know it, but anyone can be a possible carrier of Covid-19.

As stated earlier, it takes 5-14 days for the virus to show symptoms. So, unknowingly, you may interact with a potential carrier and become the cause of cross-contamination spread.

Another thing that’s crucial to understand about this virus is its drastic effects as a silent killer.

Covid-19 is known to spread without showing symptoms. That means even if you test positive, you won’t feel any of the characteristic symptoms of the virus. But by wearing a proper face respirator, you can at least contribute to reducing the virus spread.

In other words: while it’s indispensable to go to work, your protection lies in your hands.

And in some ways of others too.

It’s Easier Said than Done, but…

Wearing a securely fitted and snug N-95 respirator seems challenging. You might feel uncomfortable and feel the interaction gap, but it’s all for the best.

Studies have shown that Covid-19 spread reduced in vast numbers after employees started wearing face breathers at workplaces.

Here, a workplace environment also plays a major role.

If you’re a business owner, you can encourage your employees to follow the SOPs. Or you can introduce a NO MASK, NO ENTRY rule to make your office environment secure.

Another thing you can do is keep face breathers at the office entrance that employees can use freely.

For more information on where to buy face breathers in bulk, visit our products page here.

Is a Face Breather Enough to Reduce the Spread?

Even with the most protective face gear in place, the question remains: is a face breather enough?

Well, not if you want to follow the proper guidelines.

To elaborate, it’s actually a combination of:

• Putting a face breather on
• Using a hand sanitizer at appropriate times (read our blog on Do’s & Don’ts of Hand Sanitizers to find out if you’re using them correctly)
• Maintaining a 6-foot distance
• Minimizing social interactions
• Isolating yourself when you feel susceptible to the virus.

 All in all, following the SOPs CDC has advised are vital to transitioning this world to safety like before.

Before You Leave…

Whether you’re just restarting to work from the office or planning to start after some time, it’s crucial to equip yourself with the best PPE at hand.

As certified manufacturers of PPE, we keep your affordability in check at Queen Industries. Learn more about the different face breathers, N-95 respirators, and washable cloth breathers in stock by visiting our products page.