The Glendale, California Police Department requested information about approved masks specifically fit to be used by first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. BJA NTTAC provided the requestor with applicable resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and their local health department.
Assess viability of CBRN Capable full face respirator to supply N96 respirator in the event of supply shortage of N95 respirators.
The Glendale (CA) Police Department currently has a stock of CBRN capable gas masks produced by AVON. The masks are equipped with filter model # CBRNCF50, and have a stated NIOSH rating provided by the manufacturer of "CBRN CAP 1." We'd like to know how this capability compares to NIOSH rated N95 masks. Specifically, does the protection provided by the CBRN capable mask meet or exceed the protection of the N95, and can it be used as a backup to the N95 if supply shortages of N95 exist.
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