What mask protects against lead dust?
Use the 3M 2097 Filters that fit on the 3M 6000/3M 7500 Series Half Masks, and the 3M 6000 Full Face Respirators for protection against toxic dusts, such as lead and asbestos, and for mold cleanup and remediation. If your job requires wearing a respirator for long periods of time, consider getting a 3m 7500 Respirator.
What respirator is needed for lead?
For the lead fumes I suggest using a P100 (HEPA) filter such as the 3M 2091 Particulate Filter or the 3M 7093 P100 HEPA filter. P100 and N100 filters are rated for this application. Lower rated (N95) filters will not stop these dangerous and toxic substances.
Is N95 mask good for lead dust?
Disposable N95 Great all around protection from everything other than hazardous materials like lead paint, asbestos, or mold. Whatever you are doing from woodworking to cleaning this mask will provide ample protection at a minimum price.
Does P100 protect against lead dust?
RESPIRATORS FOR LEAD DUST For lead, the most important thing to be sure of is that your respirator is equipped with a P100 filter (in combination with a regular cartridge of any kind) to protect against particulate. A P100 filter, also called a HEPA filter, is rated to protect against this.
What kind of mask do I need for sanding lead paint?
The OSHA Lead in Construction standard requires that the painter wear a half-mask respirator (with P-100 filters) when using a vacuum-attached power sander.
How can you prevent lead dust?
Wear disposable coveralls, shoes, hair covering, goggles and a properly fitting respirator. Only HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) respirators will filter lead dust and fumes. Simple paper or fabric dust masks will NOT protect you from lead dust. To avoid ingesting lead, do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
Are medical masks good for dust?
Dust masks are not NIOSH* approved disposable filtering facepieces. They can be worn for comfort against non-toxic nuisance dusts during activities like mowing, gardening, sweeping and dusting. These masks are not respirators and do not offer protection against hazardous dusts, gases or vapors.
Do N95 masks filter paint fumes?
The less expensive, N95 particulate filtering respirators (disposable paper masks with two straps) do a great job of filtering out particulate matter. The bottom line is, any carbon filter respirator spray paint mask rated for solvents and paint is better than a disposable particulate respirator.