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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

The Difference Between Respirators and Surgical Masks

A new training video from OSHA shows the difference between respirators and face masks. It also discusses how a face mask is used to prevent the spread of flu. This video is available on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovSLAuY8ib8