Buying The Right Masks And Respirators

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[@MrScubasubie]

This video was extremely helpful. So much better than just standing in the aisle staring at all them.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@flaminak7894]

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[@treebrookwoodworks2225]

I was using those paper masks when I started woodworking. They offered no protection really. I'd be coughing for a couple of days after sanding when using paper masks. I received the RZ 2.5 mask for Christmas 🎄🎁. Was doing some sanding earlier today and haven't been coughing at all. My wife's present may have just helped save my life. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and keep up the great work.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

That's really great to hear!

[@michaelgartner6663]

I am a 30 year safety professional. Everything you said is accurate. There are already several comments regarding facial hair so no need to comment on that again. I found you by watching your cabinet video. 3 hours later, here I am. You have earned my subscription.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thank you for the subscription Michael!

[@suzannecrawford7015]

Absolutely love your videos. Smart, no-nonsense, very informative and easy to follow. I’m new to woodworking and it is almost scary how often I have a question about routers, masks, clamping, etc then you release a video that gives me all the information I need to move forward and/or make my own decisions. Many, many thanks!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

That is wonderful! Thank you for sharing. :)

[@rudetoy8264]

As a welder, I am much appreciated your thoughtful emphasis of light weight and comfortable half face mask review. It makes metal and wood grind much more enjoyable

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roller9158]

Which mask do you use? Thanks in advance.

[@ngkiantat8071]

Thanks

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thank you so much!!

[@RemcoAlexanderPhD]

Store the activated carbon filters in a ziplock bag, so they stay active longer (otherwise they keep absorbing smells from the area).

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Great tip! Thank you!

[@supertuber8506]

Thanks!!!

[@VT-mw2zb]

If you use the universal NATO standard RD40 (or DIN40) mm connector filter cartridges, they come with plugs and screw caps that you can put back on the filters and extend the service life a bit more. The cons is that it looks military.

[@nemember2614]

​@@VT-mw2zb that's a pro ;)

[@icanfixanything4u2]

that's a great tip

[@bignorwegian]

Really good information; thank you for taking the time to go over the subject matter in such detail; subscribed. I have the RZ and a 3M half face; both seem to work great. One tip that might help: when using a half or full face respirator, after you put it on, cover each of the cartridge inlets with the palms of your hands, simultaneously, and draw a strong breath in ... if the mask sucks tight against your face, effectively not allowing you to breathe in any additional oxygen, you have a good seal. This was how we were taught to verify a good seal on our gas mask, in Basic Training.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Great information! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@nukegator7274]

The negative pressure test you describe is actually an OSHA requirement for workplace respirators and is to be conducted each time a person dons a respirator.

[@yokonamigaara]

I'm not a woodworker but a crafter of other sorts, and the information about which masks have vapor protection was exactly what I needed! I really should have had one of these years ago but I'm glad to be informed when picking one up now

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks for the comment.

[@LonelyDogBarking]

This was exactly the information I was looking for. Clear and to the point. This knowledge is essential if you care about your health. Tnx a lot.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks for the comment.

[@axellajohannesson447]

Thanks!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@ConcernedCitizenPPCA]

I know you can get the cartridge filters for 3M with a prefilter attachment which holds a particulate filter in front with a rated N95 or P100 or whichever you want. Nice choice on the 3M respirator. I got the same one works great.

[@distortedodin]

As Clyde pointed out facial hair will severely limit effectiveness of a respirator. You can have something like a goatee but only if it is trimmed tight under the chin. If you can see hair it's definitely limiting. To test a respirator hold your hands over the intake holes and breathe in. If The mask collapses it's doing its job.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks for adding this comment. Great stuff!

[@mrpush2532]

Intake holes? That is the entire filter surface. Not possible. The ports are for exhaust, not intake.

[@prixtront7240]

@@mrpush2532 some like mine from Airgear use a plastic cap that encloses a particle filter with the organic filter cartridge. These plastic coverings have openings (2 * ~18 cm^2) in them, I assume that is what OP is referring to as they are easy to fully cover with the palms of your hands.

[@mrpush2532]

@prixtront7240 yes, understood. I was thinking mainly "paper" masks. Makes sense.

[@IbVoid.]

Wait so a beard as think as his would limit its usefulness? His doesn't look very thick

[@srednivashtar5432]

I haven’t commented for a while, but I’ve been a big fan of your channel for a long time- it’s great to see the number of subscribers up where your approach and content deserves.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thank you very much!

[@christhomas2825]

I've been welding for 24 years and use a north half face respirator with the over the shoulder hoses. For welding, this style of respirator will keep the cartridges out of the plume of smoke and will allow me to use 1 set of cartridges for up to a full month. In order to get a proper seal, you need to be clean shaven. That's why you never see a fire fighter with a goatie or a beard. I will be upgrading to a PAPR air fed welding helmet.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Great information! Thank you for sharing Chris!

[@Ferndalien]

I want to add emphasis to your statement that to get a proper seal, you need to be clean shaven. Even the very short beard on the presenter in the video is enough to allow toxic vapors and fumes to be inhaled directly without being filtered out by the filters. People DO die from inhaling those fumes every year.

[@X0X0LFertilizer]

100%. Shave right before you do your project or go for work. It’s key to make sure that you get a good seal, also size is really important too. You want the mask on tight, but not tight to the point it’s not comfortable, I tighten it off to where it’s a good seal but a little too tight, and go to work. I get used to it and it doesn’t bother me, but sometimes it can slowly loosen off especially with the cheaper 3M masks.

[@samhisi]

One more great option 3M offers are combination cartridge + filters. Instead of using the pancake style particulate filters only you use, the 6001 organic vapor cartridge can be combined with the 5P71 particulate filters and deliver a N95 rating. These work great in woodworking and other high load applications as the pre filters can be exchanged if buildup causes any restriction, and they keep the OV cartridges happy. For environments with smaller particles or if N100 is required, the one-piece 60921 are excellent, but don’t have replaceable “prefilters”. Either case prevents you from needing two different face masks with incompatible cartridge systems.

[@ikivicucon]

Hi, quick question, does that mean that the 3M 6035 is a vapor filter and not a particle filter? I use it for fine dust (woodwork).

[@georgekataftos]

You just saved my lungs 👍 thank you! I have been wondering what all these option of filters where for years thanks for all the info great! video 😎

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Happy to help!

[@Saphius-]

currently getting started with cosplay and eva foam and the likes... THANKS A LOT. Everyone keeps telling me to buy a respirator without explaining anything; it's quite frustrating and scary. Your video was very clear!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad it was helpful.

[@mastitech8435]

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[@samspade4634]

Great, great video! My son and I were just talking masks last week. I learned a lot today- Thanks so much. This was very informative.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oxLiluxo]

I don't often comment on videos, but THANK YOU so much. I love arts and crafts and wanted to start working with resin. I'm looking into safety measures and when I learned it's best to have a respirator I was about to give up 😂 (another complicated topic that I have to research and probably still get it wrong!). But then your video explained everything so clearly that it blew my mind!! I will do a bit more research, but thanks so much for this video, encouraged me to not give up on the resin work yet :D

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

You are so welcome!

[@endless_touge]

I watch this one while i hardly breathe. I painted two cars in few days without any protection. Thanks to this video i know where my next investment is gonna be

[@glennm449]

When I woodwork, i breath through a cigarette filter.

[@Ben-Rogue]

I see you go for the opposite approach, of getting as many carcinogenic particulates in your lungs as possible!

[@MementoMurray]

@@Ben-Rogueonly certain ones though!! might create more than the cigarette normally does but at least it isn’t the normal ones from the dust 😂

[@McVilla1N]

Lol

[@Bluviolet7392]

I'm about to buy a respirator and came across your video. Thank you so much for all the detailed information.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jkelso49able]

Glad I found this Channel. I do water Mitigation and come across all sorts of situations for Respiration!!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad you found me too.

[@twinkletoes4736]

Looking at air filtering masks cause of this random "fog" that is dangerous to breath in. Thank you for this video! :)

[@Wildflower-bc4ky]

Me too! I’m always outside and I have asthma. My skin and lungs are very sensitive. Have you had any luck finding something that works and doesn’t irritate the skin?

[@p4160]

Thankyou! this was very helpful for understanding the mask I need to work on my spray painting project. THANKS!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@endlessrats]

This was incredibly informative - everything was well delivered and edited! As someone who often has trouble parsing technical information like this, I really appreciate the concise and entertaining way you presented the information. Little details like the acted out mask testing segments really go a long way. I was wondering: I am someone who is working with polyurethane foam. The nature of my work requires me to sculpt the foam carefully with scissors and electric carving knives, meaning lots of tiny pieces and particles get everywhere. I vacuum frequently, but am worried about breathing in the "dust" as I work. I was considering getting a p100 filter with a 3M mask - perhaps a 6500, after seeing yours. I like the idea of the cartridge mask since I can swap the filters for different applications (such as spray painting) if I require them in the future. Do you think this would provide adequate protection? Or do you have a different recommendation? I was also wondering, with 8 hour a day work, how long would you say those pink pancake filters last on average? Or what is the recommended rate of replacement? Thank you so much again for this incredible and informative video! This was a much needed resource and I appreciate it a lot!

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Great overview. I have a large head & neck. The Trend “dust” mask has been the most comfortable and best fitting for me.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thank you very much for the information.

[@TheRealGrumpyFinn]

Great video. I appreciate your methodical explanation of particulate and vapor protection options. As an advanced middle-age woodworker who dabbles in painting and welding, I'm looking to up my lung PPE and your video is very helpful...thanks!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks for watching!

[@MorrMedia1]

8:40 - so the pink P100 doesn't work with organic vapors because vapors aren't particles? I'm trying to wrap my head around the difference between an oil particle and organic vapor if they can both be airborne. Maybe fumes from a lacquer, wood stain, or polyurethane are gases and not particles? For woodworking I think the summary is to use an N or P mask for dust, and activated carbon for finishes. Thanks for the video, very helpful.

[@patrickbrady8326]

Great Video thanks for making it. Very informative

[@clydenakashima7393]

Where I work we took a class on respirators and was fitted for mask and tested to see if was sealing correctly. We went to a store that sells welding equipment and safety products. If have facial hair like beard or a mustache the mask will not seal correctly. It is the same thing as a gas mask.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Hey Clyde! Thank you for sharing this information... it's helpful.

[@IbVoid.]

Hey Clyde I have a question, so a beard as think as his would limit its usefulness? His doesn't look very thick and mines about the same. Thanks for helping!

[@ozzstars_cars]

Thanks for the helpful information! The kids have been farting a lot lately and now I know which filter to use! No more breathing gas fumes for me!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

lol

[@badgodsit]

Amazing information. EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Awesome!

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Any recommendations for what to wear when cutting glass bottles with a wet tile saw and also with sanding the glass? Thank you!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

I don't know for sure, but I think just a P100 filter would work great. I'd contact a glass supply house and ask someone there just to make sure.

[@ItsBourbonNight]

@@TrainingHandsAcademy Thank you!

[@saharaamazinglady]

AYOOO!!! VERY HELPFUL! Beginning a project where im refurbishing a potentially mold/mildew bookcase and I haven't started it yet because I couldn't figure out what mask would be best and I got overwhelmed and left. This is helpful! I feel ready for home depot now 😌

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks for the comment. Have fun.

[@Meatwaggon]

Small point of correction: "100" is actually 99.97, not 99.7.

[@Richard-nb4iv]

This is a great video! I'm still on the hunt for the perfect respirator. One fof welding at home and the other for dusty renovations at work. I wear Prescription glasses and breath heavy so the 3M with the downward valve should be next on my list. My big issue is the pressure and discomfort on my nose. Cheers!

[@rohitbhatnagar7599]

I wear glasses also - any recommendations

[@Richard-nb4iv]

@@rohitbhatnagar7599 I did find a good one that I have gotten used to. 3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6503QL, Gases, Vapors, Dust, Large. After getting it adjusted properly and positioned correctly ( it took a while to figure out how I like it to fit comfortably all day) iI realized that the knock off cartridges weren't doing the proper job and I now only have been using the 3M brand. I bought these off Amazon, but a local supplier my have a better price. This has not fogged up my glasses like the other ones do. Best of luck!

[@nukegator7274]

Any training video on use of respirators/gas masks should include addressing the issue of facial hair. For workplace respiratory protections OSHA actually prohibits any facial hair between the face and the sealing surfaces. From OSHA 1910.134, App. A: "The test shall not be conducted if there is any hair growth between the skin and the facepiece sealing surface, such as stubble beard growth, beard, mustache or sideburns which cross the respirator sealing surface. Any type of apparel which interferes with a satisfactory fit shall be altered or removed." While OSHA regulations only apply to workplaces, it's still wise to follow the regulations where your health could be adversely affected by doing otherwise. This would be particularly true if you're depending on a respirator to protect you from paint or solvent fumes.

[@randymarsh1729]

great job!! very well presented and thorough.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thank you kindly!

[@davidamitchell8157]

This was so helpful and informative! What do you recommend for second hand cigarette smoke? My roommate smokes a lot, and I'd rather not breathe that in.

[@JemarieSanchez]

This is my question also, coz my clients and Co workers they are smoking...

[@pagedeveloper]

I did wood working in the past, and had always used the paper ones. I am going to try to get back into it, and I am using some of the more exotic woods, and I know that some of them give off poisonous fumes.. You had one more mask on the table that you did not really discuss, what was that one?? Sorry, a little late to the party but I have just started to do searches on mask again.. Thank you for your time.. Really liked your video here on mask.

[@ralphhandyman]

Thank you for the info 👍

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

You're welcome! Hope it helps!

[@danielshuster2961]

i personally use the 3M 6503QL with the 3m combination cartridge

[@ScreamingBanchie]

so which one is best for herbicides pesticides in lawn care?

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Not sure, this is a woodworking channel. Wish I could help. :)

[@Steve_in_Texas]

This is a great video with loads of good info - thanks so much for taking the time to make and upload it!!! Question - how often should we change the filter on a mask? Obviously it depends on various factors - how often used, how long it's been installed etc, but is there a rough "rule of thumb" I could use? Keep up the good work!!!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks for the comment. I only rule of thumb I have is... if it gets hard to breath through, it's time to change it.

[@Maxyouaquestion]

Attach the strap around the ear loops to tighten for the adjustable aspect on them.

[@ramblingman8992]

You Americans have a much simpler mask rating system than us in the UK. Over here, we have 2 letters and 1 number to classify a mask. The letters are FP and the numbers range from 1 - basic dust, through to 5 - specialist grade used in petrochemical environments.

[@burlymugg]

big help thank you sir

[@diycentral]

Great video. That should definitely clear most things up. Thankfully my mom really pushed PPE (half and full face respirator) use on me when I got serious about woodworking back in the early 90's and have been all about 3M and North ever since. I've also used Survivair and MSA but they never clicked. I changed from the 3M 7503 to the 6503QL once it was released and haven't looked back but I still feel the 7503 is way more comfortable.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks for sharing! Great info!

[@mmkay6638]

I like my 3m provided from work but i need a speech diaphragm

[@diycentral]

@@mmkay6638 interesting. Never considered that feature 🤔

[@BrendanBaloney]

I hope you will be able to give some consideration to my request for information. The face-piece of the mask you have in your hands at 10:25 is similar to the 3M 7500 i bought for personal use during covid. As you suggest it provides a great seal. This face-piece would be perfect in my view for the application of Positive Airway Pressure for treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Users of full face masks for OSA like me are bedevilled by leaks at higher PAPs around 18-20 mmH2O but also for lower pressures. The manufactures of PAP machines and PAP masks appear not very motivated to produce a mask like the 3M one which provides perfect fit. So my question is can you provide some advice about adapting the 3M mask or similar to the PAP field? I think it should be the area of a biomedical engineer but I have been unable to find a biomed eng working independently who could produce a suitable mask. I just think the item would be too expensive for the RESMEDs and Phillips of the world to sell it. There is a big market for the right mask with chin support and excellent seal.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Sorry, this is just a woodworking channel .

[@coke383]

thank you this video was very helpful i wasnt sure what i needed i was thinking higher the rating the better but couldn’t find any information about it so i came to youtube i got the information i needed thanks

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad it helped!

[@curlycalynna]

Excellent video. Detailed and to the point and very informative.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GreatExplications]

Thank you for the informative video. What do you think about the full face respirators?

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

I've never tried one.

[@thehonestman26]

Great and helpful review. Thank you.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks for watching!

[@deannaisom4684]

What is the best one to use for MR Super clear sealant?

[@6atlantis]

How long do those activated charcoal filters stay good out of the package?

[@juicyjuice7646]

What's best for car exhaust?

[@steve_seguin]

I think in tests I've seen on youtube, the P100 3M filter did 99.97 @ .3um. This was better than most competitors in this category; pretty impressive. Obviously if your mask has a bad seal, then that doesn't really matter. Others might have mentioned this, but you can use the 502 3m adapter to attach the p100 3M filter to any 6000-series cartridge, giving it class-leading particulate filtering also. There's also the 60900 series, which does organics AND p100 filtering as a single unit, as I think mentinoed, but there's several more 3M options that do both organics and dust/particulate. You can even get 3M filters with radioactive particle filtering; the 60928, if worried about a nuclear explosion. The only filter 3M doesn't seem to offer in its consumers cartridge series is a tear-gas filter, but any of the organic filters apparently will do the job just fine still.

[@Wabaanimkii]

Tear gas is a particulate and can be filtered by P100 cartridges, although you'd better have some swim goggles on if all you have is a half-mask respirator. Absolutely way better than nothing. I'm not sure how long the 3M P100 filters could stand up to tear gas, but considering how affordable and easy to change they are, buy a bunch.

[@Snafu2346]

Thanks I was trying to figure out which was I needed for some light painting on a car and clear coating. It seems like the 3m P100 should be enough for small projects. This is just for a hood, or lower trim.

[@jackheinemann8780]

I painted a car in the garage with a 3M half mask with a carbon filter, the fog was that thick yet the air was the freshest air youve ever breathed through the mask.

[@geminiman2158]

So we had a bathroom job and we had to demo the old tiles and I bought that pink pancake respirator at 8:32 at Lowe’s and it says it filters molds and dust and so I used it while demoing the old tiles and holy cow the sheetrock behind the tiles were so moldy. I’m glad I bought that respirator because it did a great job and I couldn’t smell the molds but do you recommend using that for molds or there are other respirators that are more effective than the pink pancake respirator?

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Yes, there are much better respirators for mold but I can't recommend any because of liability reasons... so sorry.

[@mizikacibalik]

Thank you this was so helpfull to me nicely organized and very informative yet enjoyable

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eckeltv]

hey man i just wanted to ask what mask is best and i need it for welding and grinding dirty metal and i just wanted a recommendation for a good mask for both

[@danishmirza5742]

Thank you sir for the wonderful information

[@Therealphantomzero]

I'm going to tell you this I worked grinding fiberglass dust and nothing works until you go to a respirator those RZ masks don't really work very well even if you have a good fit there's a reason they don't have that niosh to approval. I really wish they would seek it because the issue that they're going to have is that those seals from the neoprene mask are not doing anything. Nowadays I just tell people skip the paper skip the RZ mask go to half face but if you really could go to a full face mask and the main reason is that you got the benefit of the inner seal of the respirator half mask plus an additional secondary on your eyes so that you don't need to wear goggles and I find them so much easier to breathe in than half past respirators so they're worth the money and they're much more comfortable to wear

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Total agree with everything you said! Thanks

[@gypsyfrench7216]

Sir I work with mica powder and just realized there could be asbestos in it😢 I just worked a few times with and hope my lungs are okay, I’m stressing over it. Which mask would you suggest for this kind of powder. I want full protection no matter what but have no idea what mask i should use. I really hope my lungs are okay because I worked a few times with no mask at all. I didn’t know it could be dangerous.

[@slicktmi]

​@@gypsyfrench7216i read a thing it said baby powder with talcum had more asbestos and that mics was unlikely to contain asbestos

[@scotttaylor2966]

🙏❤🙂 BRAVO !!! 👍😃 This video was truly GREAT !!! So THOROUGH and comprehensive. Excellent job !!! I feel fully informed and ready to head to the hardware store with a pocketful of cash 💵💵 🛒Keep up the great work 👍

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thank you my friend.

[@ngkiantat8071]

Very informative and very awesome video !!

[@svdelhi]

Excellent explanation 👍👍

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad you think so!

[@estroaye]

Y' know, my dad is the main cook in the house and now I really need advice on any type of mask. Regular facemask is not enough for me

[@Bull1the1Great]

This video is pure gold

[@andyb7754]

Very informative video, thank you.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@frodoatbagend]

What is the name/make of the last one that works for both, organic and dust? Thanks, very helpful video!

[@TheHandystanley]

As I wear glasses, I am looking for a mask that will not only be effective but comfortable - not to mention easy to put on and remove.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

I wear glasses with my 3M and it's ok. It might be a bit of trial and error for you until you get the right one. Check out full face masks as well.

[@CoreyVierra-ov9fv]

On August 8th of this year, my house, along with my entire town was razed to the ground. Now, several weeks later, the county is finally allowing homeowners to return to their property before its all cleared out My question is: Which mask would you recommend for some one who will be returning to the rubble with the intention of salvaging what may have survived the blaze? I already have a metal detector, a rolling magnet, a sifter and various shovels and other tools at my disposal. But, I haven’t had a chance to consider what I should be wearing to prevent illness,-until now

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

I'm so sorry for your loss... truly. I would use the P100 filters... but if there is still a strong chemical smell you can also add the organic carbon filters. I do have to say that I'm just a woodworker and do not have all the knowledge to help you protect/prevent illness.

[@The30JAG]

Great Video, just what I was looking for.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks for commenting!

[@paulsalisbury955]

Really informative video, thank you - but worth noting, the masks demonstrated all must seal to the face of the wearer to be effective, stubble and beards will reduce the protection they provide and a mask fit test should also be considered to ensure the mask selected is effective, not just comfortable.

[@msilveirabr]

Great video, deserved my like. Is basecamp masks filter enough for resin 3d printing ? As they have carbon layer... just wondering... much better than those big masks with big cartridges...

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Personally I don't like the basecamp masks, as I feel they don't provide enough protection.

[@lawnguyland_guy]

Thanks for the helpful video!

[@noname-vz5wx]

Fantastic video! Thanks

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Much appreciated! If you want to support my work, please drop some more comments on my other videos! This helps to wake up the YT algorithms. :)

[@mistervacation23]

Shove your masks! Shove your respirators!!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

You're passionate about masks...

[@jameson1239]

Yep all those painters, welders, HAZMAT removal workers, firefighters and chemists don’t need masks at all who cares about lung cancer am I right

[@mistervacation23]

@@jameson1239 What doesnt kill you makes you stronger

[@DuaneDeMaris]

Very informative with the different respirator types. What are your thoughts on being clean shaved? In OSHA & MSHA workplaces, the workers need to be clean shaved to have a fit test.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

I think it is a personal decision.

[@c28.]

If you want your respirator to work correctly and protect you then you need to be clean shaven when using a respirator. Otherwise you are putting yourself at risk of breathing in particles and gasses that the respirator would otherwise protect you from. You also need to choose the correct cartridges for the job you are doing. At my job they have respirator fit tests on full face masks. People that weren’t clean shaven or had some stubble would fail the leak test. It doesn’t take much to affect the seal of the masks.

[@wobiwo2084]

perfect video. expained everything perfectly. i would just like to make sure, for something like gold/silversmithing ( sanding, polishing, soldering metals.ect.), would an m3 mask with a p100 filter be best? (as opposed to the disposable "9320" type masks in terms of filtering power, comfort, and time between replacements?). thanks!!

[@matthewclarke6624]

Super helpful! Thanks so much

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adriangabura5157]

Thank you for your video!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

You bet!

[@David.M.]

Great video, woodworkers often know more about masks than some health experts! Thanks

[@XtremeChiliPepper]

I would add: all of the current administration's "health experts".

[@KJ4RMZ]

Great info, thank you.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

You bet!

[@Maryamrockify]

You're amazing thanks for your service

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

I appreciate that. :)

[@ScuzMaster]

Man I gotta do electricall work in a morgue Monday I ain't tryna smell dat shit this was very helpfull deadass

[@gabakusa]

what is the best mask for diesel fumes?

[@finders-keepers1518]

Could you make a video about how to properly fit test the cartridge respirator?

[@questioneverything3632]

So helpful thank you!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

You're so welcome!

[@mbroderick1984]

Great video. thank you very much. My question is what if the respirator and filters or cartriges are a different brand? As my employer only provides the filters/cartiges.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

You need to stay with the same brand filters and mask.

[@jesuschristislord9150]

Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

[@sitka250]

Thank you that's exactly what I was looking for

[@Johndersarrrr]

Thank you for the video. Just a question, when grinding galvanized sheet metal, do I need a P100 half mask or will N95 mask would be ok? Thank you.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Hello! I'm a woodworker and don't know a lot about metal work.

[@JosephAugeri]

Excellant Video, thank you

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

You are welcome!

[@pinchevilla4268]

very informative. thanks

[@regd.2263]

What sort of organic vapours are you referring to ?

[@Myxgrassxisxgreenest]

You can test for proper fit on the "traditional" respirators by covering the intake ports on the filter and breathing in. The mask should get sucked down onto your face. If not air can and will come in through the sides instead of through the filter. Air, like water, will take the path of least resistance.