Overview
Learn how to select the right respirator or mask for your work at UCSF
Procedure Masks
|
|
|
| Other names | Surgical Mask | Surgical Mask |
| Purpose | Protects sterile field, open wounds, and animals from worker contamination. | Protects sterile field, open wounds, and animals from worker contamination. |
| Manufacturer | Medline | Halyard |
| Fit-testing | No Fit Test Required | No Fit Test Required |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | NON27410EL | 49214 |
| Identifying Feature | Purple exterior White interior Pleated fabric Shipped flat Ear loops to affix to face Permanently attached clear plastic splash-shield |
Two-tone blue exterior (dark blue lines from "chevrons") White interior Pleated fabric Shipped flat White ribbon fabric ties to affix to face |
Respirator
|
|
|
| Other names | N95 Mask | N95 Filtering Facepiece |
| Purpose | Protects staff against aerosols, droplets, and animal allergens. Does NOT protect against chemical hazards. | Protects staff against aerosols, droplets, and animal allergens. Does NOT protect against chemical hazards. |
| Manufacturer |
3M 
|
3M 
|
| Fit-testing | Annual Fit Testing Required (Qualitative) |
Annual Fit Testing Required (Qualitative) |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 1860 1860S |
1870+ |
| Identifying Feature | Blue-green (teal) exterior. White interior Gray foam strip at nose Cone style respirator Two elastic straps Exterior has printed "NIOSH N95 HealthCare Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask" |
White face piece Grey nose piece Shipped flattened Two red elastic straps Front has printed "3M Aura™ 1870+ NIOSH N95 TC-84A-5726" |
Respirator
|
|
| Other names | PAPR |
| Purpose | When fitted with N95 cartridges, protects staff against aerosols, droplets, and animal allergens. May be fitted with specific chemical cartridges for chemical hazard protection. |
| Manufacturer |
3M 
|
| Fit-testing | No Fit Test Required |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 3M Breath Easy PAPR |
| Identifying Feature | Battery operated Three filter cartridges Waist mounted motor Reuseable hood Corrugated rubber hose connection |
Air Purifying Respirator (half face)
|
|
|
| Other names | APR | APR |
| Purpose | Protects staff from: organic vapors & solvents, toxic dusts & powders, formaldehyde, and other chemical hazards. May require additional eye protection. | Protects staff from: organic vapors & solvents, toxic dusts & powders, formaldehyde, and other chemical hazards. May require additional eye protection. |
| Manufacturer | North | 3M Scott |
| Fit-testing | Annual Fit Testing Required (Qualitative) |
Annual Fit Testing Required (Qualitative) |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 7700 series | 6200 |
| Identifying Feature | Tight fitting elastomeric half face (black) Two filter cartridges Chemical specific, particulate, or combination |
Tight fitting elastomeric half face (grey) Two filter cartridges Chemical specific, particulate, or combination |
Air Purifying Respirator (full face)
|
|
|
| Other names | APR | APR |
| Purpose | Protects staff from: organic vapors & solvents, toxic dusts & powders, formaldehyde, and other chemical hazards. | Protects staff from: organic vapors & solvents, toxic dusts & powders, formaldehyde, and other chemical hazards. |
| Manufacturer | North | 3M Scott |
| Fit-testing | Annual Fit Testing Required (Qualitative) |
Annual Fit Testing Required (Qualitative) |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 5400 Series or 7600 Series | AV-3000 |
| Identifying Feature | Tight fitting elastomeric half face (black) Two filter cartridges Chemical specific, particulate, or combination |
Tight fitting elastomeric half face (black) Two filter cartridges Chemical specific, particulate, or combination |
Contact EH&S for more information regarding respirators 415-476-1300.