For those putting forth the effort to make homemade mask I commend you for your true American spirit of we can do it.
But are you putting your self Your Family and Neighbors at Risk trying to be a Good Citizen ?
I ask you to look at and answer these very serious questions because it is well known the dangers of improperly wearing and using a mask as far as causing a host of lung diseases and illness
.Because of the bacteria that builds on the mask from all the moisture and warmth your mouth produces .
That's why OSHA the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration has very strict rules and guidance on what is to be used in approved masks and face coverings for employees who wear them all day, and how they are to be worn and handled and cleaned and disposed of.
IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYER OR AND EMPLOYEE HOMEMADE MASKS ARE A VIOLATION OF OSHA RULES EVEN PAPER MASKS MUST BE OSHA APPROVED ALL FACE COVERINGS COME UNDER OSHA
If you own a business and have employees I strongly advise contacting a Labor Attorney to make sure you are not getting into bigger issues following some governors emergency mandate . State laws normally do not supersede or override OSHA .
Could you be contributing to harm to those you make mask for ?
1- is the material you are using 100% natural fiber or synthetic you are breathing thru
Its one thing to wear synthetic against your skin and sweat and not absorb chemicals from it easily thru your skin .
But when your breathing thru mask and making moisture and warmth you release chemicals in the fibers as a vapor directly into your lungs almost all materials off gas in one way or another .
2- What kind of dyes are being used in material your making mask of could they be dangerous when moist and inhaled this goes for natural fiber as well.
A lot of material comes from China and other 3rd world country's we know all about issues of cheating and clothing being recalled and kids toys and dog food etc.
Remember the Cheap Crocks burning peoples feet.
Remember the Heavy metals they warned about in dyes used in Tattoos and what about all the chemicals in Vaping
Its one thing to throw a bandana on temporarily cutting the grass making dust
its a whole different story wearing daily for long periods of time and now washing which every time releases more chemicals from the dye .
Plus what are you washing it in plenty of bad chemicals in some detergents which cause rashes and bad reactions due to off gassing and chemical bleed .
So has government even looked into this issue and done any study's before recommending people make them and use them at home ? and what type of material to use
Not that I can find for home made and i see all kind of stuff being used
But I know there are all kind of standards have to be meet to supply cloth face masks to surgeons and dust masks for construction workers why would they not want same rules followed for public?
Because those homemade masks will not be used at hospitals because there not allowed by law because they do not meet OSHA and NIOSH standards the National Institute of Safety and Health .
So now your donating and or selling to recoup cost you just did a legal sale and are liable for providing a safe product under Consumer Safety Protection Act if 90 a 120 or more days from now people do get sick with lung issues they trace it back to your mask has the Government given you any immunity protections during this pandemic emergency .
Absolutely not you can and will be sued for everything you own.
It one thing to make for family but give to a neighbor or stranger
The argument government recommended it well not a good argument in court especially if there was a cash transaction.
I wont make them I wont sell them I wont promote them till I have assurances from Government they are safe.
I'm a stage 4 Colon Cancer Survivor and an asthmatic I take this kind of stuff very seriously as I see cancer exploding and all the chemicals we use daily in our lives which could be contributing .
I am not saying not do it and I don't want to scare you but if you are ask yourself am I doing it right am I protected?
And yes I have been sued and I know what im talking about just dealt with a fraudulent case against my business where some one claimed they where hurt. but facts say otherwise .
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