Here are answers to some of the most common questions about face coverings in the workplace.
Q: Are face coverings, surgical masks, and respirators the same?
A: No, there are some key differences between each type of protection:
Face Coverings:
Cloth and similar face coverings are intended to prevent asymptomatic individuals from spreading potentially infectious respiratory droplets to others. While cloth masks aren’t considered personal protective equipment (PPE) for the purposes of occupational safety and health regulations and cannot be used in place of respirators or other PPE, cloth face coverings are most likely to reduce the spread of COVID-19 when they are widely used by people in public settings.
