N95 mask finally allowed
#6
Covfefe
Joined APC: Jun 2015
Posts: 3,001
What kind of guidance are you looking for? The company said you can wear it. The CDC has guidance on wearing of masks. Doesn’t seem like something the union would really need to weigh in on (or have expertise in) other than repeating what the company’s updated policy says. Perhaps I’m missing something though.
#7
What kind of guidance are you looking for? The company said you can wear it. The CDC has guidance on wearing of masks. Doesn’t seem like something the union would really need to weigh in on (or have expertise in) other than repeating what the company’s updated policy says. Perhaps I’m missing something though.
#9
Covfefe
Joined APC: Jun 2015
Posts: 3,001
Unclear as to why you want your union’s opinion...are they a mask/covid-19 expert? Use the company’s uniform rules, the CDC’s guidelines for mask use, and your own judgment and make a choice on whether or not you want to use a mask. Doesn’t seem that difficult. Still unable to decide for yourself and want some union guidance? Call or text your rep. They are pretty responsive.
#10
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 867
Unless you’ve been properly fitted for the mask, you’re rolling the dice. It’s entirely possible you’re getting ZERO benefit.
A few years back, I was doing EMS and had to fly a patient 2.5 hrs with an N95. I felt dang-near hypoxic from the restriction and ATC had a really hard time understanding my transmissions. And it was nasty. There was so much condensation inside the mask when we arrived...it was necessary, but not fun.
A few years back, I was doing EMS and had to fly a patient 2.5 hrs with an N95. I felt dang-near hypoxic from the restriction and ATC had a really hard time understanding my transmissions. And it was nasty. There was so much condensation inside the mask when we arrived...it was necessary, but not fun.
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