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Protecting Your Health With a N95 Mask

A N95 mask is a commonly used, shortened name for a N95 particulate-filter respirator, that meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) national standard for protecting worker health from particulates. In general, a N95 mask is worn by people who are exposed to hazardous materials on a regular basis. Some occupations such as construction are exempt from the standard. If you or your loved one has ever worked in such a job, it is important that you and they both wear a N95 mask at all times when in potentially...