With the announcement from Government advising the public to prepare for the possibility of a coronavirus outbreak, we just want to make sure everyone is clear as to the conditions and the type of face masks that can be used.
For outside the work environment, the following masks can be used:
Homemade masks
Cotton masks
Washable masks
Disposable masks
For the Clinic and Salon Workplace Environment the following masks are to be used:
(For close client contact)
Single use surgical disposable 2 or 3 ply filter masks for general skin therapy work. These masks must be replaced at approximately hourly intervals or when the mask becomes moist.
N75 Masks for any treatments where there is a risk of aerosol spray or bio plume emissions [These masks need to be fitted correctly to ensure that the contact seal between face and mask is intact for these masks to be effective]. These masks can only be worn for a short time as the filter clogs easily.
Please watch or read instructions from your previous covid-19 alert bulletins or Health and Hygiene guidelines for correct application and removal.
As always, the emphasis is on prevention with particular attention around:
Hand washing – Refer to Health and Hygiene guidelines for correct hand washing procedures
Coughing or sneezing into your elbow
Disposable mask use – Refer to Health and Hygiene guidelines for correct application
Surface cleaning
Appropriate distancing
Client tracing
Please contact us if you have any queries. Your wellbeing is always our top priority. E: admin@nzbpst.co.nz M:02102294638 W: www.nzbpst.org
Posted: Mon 10 Aug 2020
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