Face masks

[WelshDragon]

I know this is has been discussed as part of the corona thread on TRC but now that there seems to be some ‘expectation’ that masks might be a requirement in our post lockdown world, what do the experts on here suggest us novices should be looking for in a face mask? I have seen some grading applied and some masks have reference numbers but I wouldn’t know where to start as I’ve never had to use one before.

Any tips appreciated please.

[MrLongbeard]

Makes sod all difference to me with a beard, wearing a mask may reduce my exposure but it won't eliminate it.
Same goes for the millions that don't shave every day.

[demographic]

Not sure that sealing over a beard is high on WDs requirements?

[WelshDragon]

Not sure that sealing over a beard is high on WDs requirements?

My career as the bearded lady attraction in the circus ended some years ago.....

[the_priest]

As a deaf person, this is a conversation killer. How will I lipread? So I'll probably start carrying my clear acrylic shield of health.

[Treadeager]

As a deaf person, this is a conversation killer. How will I lipread? So I'll probably start carrying my clear acrylic shield of health.

Would it help if we all SHOUTED AT YOU ?

As you well know most of us just talk Sh**e anyway .......

[Bike Breaker]

1) Is this 'expectation' coming from a credible source?
2) Since the people who really need face masks now are struggling to get them, I doubt if there will be any at all in the near future for another 60+ million to wear, even if the government makes it compulsory.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

I have to wear one at work, by lunchtime it smells like a monkeys armpit

[Bike Breaker]

Are you sure you're wearing it on the correct part of your body?

[WheeliePig]

I have to wear one at work, by lunchtime it smells like a monkeys armpit

Try brushing your teeth in the morning.

[WelshDragon]

1) Is this 'expectation' coming from a credible source?
2) Since the people who really need face masks now are struggling to get them, I doubt if there will be any at all in the near future for another 60+ million to wear, even if the government makes it compulsory.

What does it matter what the source is? I am asking a question that I would genuinely like some help with.

Seriously if you have nothing useful to contribute then there isn't anything to see here for you.

[WelshDragon]

Are you sure you're wearing it on the correct part of your body?

[Yorick]

1) Is this 'expectation' coming from a credible source?
2) Since the people who really need face masks now are struggling to get them, I doubt if there will be any at all in the near future for another 60+ million to wear, even if the government makes it compulsory.

What does it matter what the source is? I am asking a question that I would genuinely like some help with.

Seriously if you have nothing useful to contribute then there isn't anything to see here for you.

The lovely BB is one of the more distinguished contributors on here.

And she's from Yorickshire

[WelshDragon]

1) Is this 'expectation' coming from a credible source?
2) Since the people who really need face masks now are struggling to get them, I doubt if there will be any at all in the near future for another 60+ million to wear, even if the government makes it compulsory.

What does it matter what the source is? I am asking a question that I would genuinely like some help with.

Seriously if you have nothing useful to contribute then there isn't anything to see here for you.

The lovely BB is one of the more distinguished contributors on here.

And she's from Yorickshire

That's fine (and I meant on this thread no other) but surely to goodness I don't need to quote a source for asking this question???
If I could be bothered I'd trawl back through the coronavirus thread on TRC where people did have a chat about it but I can't. If, and it is an if, it becomes a requirement, I just want to be pointed in the right direction on buying something useful not c**p!

[MrLongbeard]

What does it matter what the source is? I am asking a question that I would genuinely like some help with.

Seriously if you have nothing useful to contribute then there isn't anything to see here for you.

The lovely BB is one of the more distinguished contributors on here.

And she's from Yorickshire

That's fine (and I meant on this thread no other) but surely to goodness I don't need to quote a source for asking this question???
If I could be bothered I'd trawl back through the coronavirus thread on TRC where people did have a chat about it but I can't. If, and it is an if, it becomes a requirement, I just want to be pointed in the right direction on buying something useful not c**p!

You 'need' one that fits, get that sorted first and you're half way there.

[Dodgy69]

I've gone with the Grim Reaper...

[WelshDragon]

I've gone with the Grim Reaper...

Careful you don’t frighten the kids or is that the idea? On second thoughts don’t go anywhere near someone who is old or has underlying conditions just at the moment......

[demographic]

I often have to wear face masks at work to protect myself from construction dust, I'm self employed so uaually have to buy them myself.
I have a proper rubbery face respirator with the two side filter pods and I always buy the FFP3 ones.
Its of the type where I can squeeze the pod housings to stop the flow of inlet air into the two side pods, breath in and if I turn blue the mask fits my face well.
Great for the wearer but as it has an outlet valve which lets air the wearer has breathed out, err... out, potentially someone with the virus could still infect others.

The other masks? Dunno really, I hardly ever wear em but see the one with one strap? Those are almost universally shit, I've worn em doing demolition and got black snots. Fail.

[MrLongbeard]

Aside from the proper fit test with sweet / bitter fumes we used to rate ours by the colour of our snot after coming out of the flammability lab.

[WelshDragon]

Now I can see why it’s a bit of a minefield to say the least and why there has been ‘’umming’ and ’arring’ about whether masks are any good!

I used to get ‘orrible black snot when I worked in London and walked from Euston station to wherever I was going!