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Health Canada recommends wearing an N95 mask or equivalent. What does “equivalent” mean?

April 26, 2017equivalent Health mask mean recommends wearing

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Health Canada recommends wearing an N95 mask or equivalent. What does “equivalent” mean?

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It should be noted that NIOSH is an American agency, and there is no equivalent agency in Canada which certifies masks for industrial use. N95 masks have been tested and certified by NIOSH For more information on NIOSH, testing and certification, visit http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.