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KN95 facemasks do not necessarily comply with PPE standards
Posted 15 June 2020 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Health and Safety|National
UPDATES: The Health and Safety Executive has warned that KN95 masks are not suitable PPE, with fraudulent certification driving concern and more than 1.5 million products quarantined.
<div>The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned that KN95 facemasks are not suitable PPE since their performance rating relies on self-declaration of compliance by manufacturers.</div> <div></div> <div>HSE reports that approximately 90% of queries and concerns surrounding PPE involve KN95 masks, with the executive finding many sold with fraudulent paperwork...
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