What you need to know about your dust mask or respirator
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- Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
- You only have one set of lungs, learn how to take care of them!
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Hi as a woodworker with beard. Got to say ended up going for that airshield one it's great with the cool breeze but got to say if u bend forward to look down at your work , it's quite a strain on my neck muscles. I think when I can afford it I'm going to get one that has the motor as a pack that is connected to the helmet with a hose, should help work longer with it on.
Stumpy Nubs thanks that was a breath of fresh air .
@@Hengry-hn7rb I see what you did there.
Newbie just starting to dip my toes in, so I'm watching lots of videos about basics, tools, and pointers for beginners. This was really informative. Thank you! You have a new subscriber. :-)
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Assisted a friend re -enamelling the hull of his yatch. Sanding first. No protection. He said it wasn’t necessary and I accepted this. Had respiratory problems next day which eventually cleared. Scary and never again. Take responsibility yourself. Excellent video. Very informative.
Industrial Hygienist and woodworking hobbyist here. You did a great job, overall. A few comments:
Most importantly, if you have any respiratory conditions or other serious health conditions such as heart disease, consult your doctor before using a respirator. Respirators put a burden on your body when you are wearing them, and not everyone is able to wear one safely.
At the end of the video, you show a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)...you referred to it as a full-face respirator, which isn't quite accurate, so if someone is searching for one online, they should look for a PAPR...but regardless, this is not only a good alternative for bearded people, but also might be a safe option for people with respiratory or other medical conditions.
You spoke a few times about vapor cartridges for finish vapors. It should be noted that these are not all made for the same kinds of vapors. So when buying cartridges, you need to make sure you buy cartridges that will absorb the chemicals you're working with. For spirits-based oil finishes, Organic Vapor cartridges are what should be bought.
Lastly, for God's sake, CLEAN YOUR RESPIRATORS. Like, regularly. Respirator manufacturers make special wipes for cleaning, which are convenient. But just soapy water (dish soap) followed by a rinse and hang to dry works just fine. This is only for the plastic/rubber parts, not the filters or cartridges.
Oh, and for your non-US viewers, masks marketed outside the US will likely not have NIOSH ratings, but should have ratings from the corresponding health organization in their country.
It covers your whole face, filters the air with NIOSH rated filters, and keeps 99.99% of dust out of your respiratory system... I'm pretty sure I can call it a full face respirator if I like, unless you really think it's useful to argue semantics. Otherwise, thanks for the input. Your comment ads valuable information to the conversation :)
@@StumpyNubs I did not intend to argue semantics, and I'm sorry it came across as such. Just trying to help people find the correct item in their search.
I used to work in the car spares industry in the UK many years ago as a trade counter manager for a small, but highly regarded local motor factors ( car spares shop ). I used to deal with the local repair shops and independant mechanics as well as local spray shops. One item we used to sell a lot of was air fed face respirators. At the time, a lot of the paint sold was cellulose based. I'm not sure about US terminology, but the other kind was called 2 pack; a base colour ( usually metallic ) with a clear laquer top coat. The fumes from that stuff could be quite deadly. Especially if used in an enclosed spray booth. I mention this as one of the guys I used to supply paint and other supplies to was also a hobby woodworker. He used to use his air fed spraying mask in his woodworking shop as his spray booth. Like a lot of woodworkers he had a small compressor for use with nail guns and suchlike. I'm a long time out of that industry, so I'm not up on current saftey rules etc. but I just thought that maybe one of those air fed masks could be an alternative.
Not really semantics, a PAPR is a pretty nice upgrade over a passive respirator and something my wife requires as a nurse with lung scarring. Anyone with respiratory deficiency should definitely look into them.
*nice, not cheap. Have no idea of a good value non-medical grade product. But if you can afford it and do have respiratory deficiency it's totally worth it. Also, I don't think that is actually a PAPR, just has active air circulation. A PAPR maintains higher than ambient pressure so that if there is any temporary leak/gap, nothing comes in, it all gets blown out.
Always straight to the point in a very effective way, not wasting time.
Safety squints and holding your breath don’t cut it?
As many times as I've done that I realize afterwards "that was dumb" This is a good reminder
Only if your significant other has gas!
I don't like most you tube videos. This guy is awesome. All killer, no filler. I'm subscribing
i'm a beginner - this was SO well explained. thank you!!!
Totally worth doing, too. Between the dust and the fumes just from wood....yeah.
The younbger you are the more imoportant this message is. Good luck in your woodworking for many years to come
“If it fogs your glasses, it’s leaking”! Fair statement, good thought. Mine fog all the time.
Not sure I totally agree there. It means nothing for your air intake, it just means the outflow is either ineffective or blocked. The seal only matters when your breathing in
trippysg That’s a good point. Does a well sealed mask allow air in and out through the same ports? The mask I use for not chemical situations is the Z mask.
@@tkjokester The mask should only allow air in through the filter media and out via the valve.
You can't warn people enough about the dangers of wood dust enough. My Dad was a carpenter for over 40 years never smoked or used any form of dust protection. He developed dust related copd was forced into retirement and died a horrible death 4 years later.
Sorry for your loss. I'll try and learn from it.
i bought the stealth mask on your recommendation, as someone who wears glasses it’s invaluable and now i can see what i’m doing.
Pleasantly surprised at the good discussion on respirators. One minor correction - fumes heated solid particles that eventually will condense out from a gas phase to a solid...(metal particulates condensed from vaporized metal fume from welding, etc). vapors are gasses that typically stay in the gas phase at room temp. Hence the black organic vapor cartridges needed when using finishes, paints, etc. which use activated carbon to capture the solvent vapors.
These videos are more important than learning the craft, shame I did not watch this 40 years ago and who knew they used to filter beer with Asbestos...
I`m almost 80 & finally broke down & bought that Trend. It feels good but now I`m trying to build the habit of putting it on, which is taking time so everyone do it
Stumpy, I have learned so much from your video's. I can't thank you enough for all the information you provide.
Thank You. Been concerned with dust for years!
Glad to see you getting around on. Hoping for full recovery soon!! This video is perfect timing!! I really needed this. Thanks for great, informative videos!!
Dude thank you so much for talking about things in detail, instead of leaving stuff to figure out like so many other people do on RUclips. You saved me so much time on research, you rock🤘
Really good to see you back, James.
I'm happy you pointed out (without actually saying it) that RZ masks are not an appropriate solution for dust protection. I see too many woodworkers relying on that mask, when it isn't even Niosh approved. Really great review of the options out there!
This was the most comprehensive and easy to understand explanation of dust masks and respirators I have ever heard! This after 20 plus years as a safety professional...
Wonderful overview of the subject! Thanks for your detailed and accurate reviews of these products - you make us informed with minimal need to do the research. Keep it up! Thanks.
Yes! Another woodworking RUclipsr that understands the health hazards of dust! This is a great contribution to our community. Thank you. Scott
Added the Trend mask to my Christmas list after a previous video where you covered it. I do use the 3M 2 strap N95 masks and while not great I can tell a huge difference at the end of a long day in the shop vs when I didn't. Glad to see you're recovering and back online. I was close to getting one of those blades for my grinder to deal with some small stumps on my property. Not now.
thank you so much for this video.. the timing is perfect
This is a very well articulated video. My husband installs floor, sands, stains and finish and we have a small wood craft business. I’ve been telling him he needs to invest in a good respirator. I’m about to buy him some of these. Thank you!
Thank you! This is one of your most valuable videos to date. Tons of useful information. I've used the 3M for years but now I'm ready for a more compact model like the Trend for particulate protection thanks to this video. I build RC airplanes which are, of course, mostly balsa. Balsa is a nasty wood that has tons of silica in it. When I was young I fought the balsa dust with a cold one. Fortunately I know better as an old guy.
James, Thank you for alerting people to this very real danger. I was a construction safety officer for 25 years, started out as a safety compliance officer with Oregon OSHA and then went into the private sector for the remainder of my career. Please allow me to share a couple of the finer points of respirator use. Any filter that is exposed to normal outside air is working it doesn't matter if it is HEPA or Organic vapor or what have you, it is working whenever you pull it out of the bag. It should always be put back in the bag or bucket or coffee can when you're done with it. But placed in such a way that the rubber facepiece is not deformed in any way. The last thing you want is to pull it out and then find that it doesn't fit right anymore. Additionally, you should separate the filters from your mask and place them in another bag. but before doing that take a piece of duct tape and place it across the inlet side of your filter. This will prevent any particulate from contaminating the inside of your filter after it rolls around in the secondary bag. I usually seal both sides of my filters. The secondary bag also keeps the inside of my mask cleaner than if I had just thrown it all into one bag. Lastly, the use of full-face masks is more desirable than half face. It is easier to seal across the forehead as opposed to the bridge of the nose and gives good eye protection from anything lower than a high-speed projectile. Respirable dust is the dust we can't see, and that is the dust we need protection from.
Thanks for the clear, easy to understand information. I need to up my dust mask game & remember to always wear the dang thing.
I’ve been wearing various types of masks and respirators (half face and full face) for years, and I have to say this is the most informative, no fluff, no nonsense educational video on respirators I’ve seen in a long time. 👍🏻
Thanks for doing what you do, making these videos for the good of the rest of us :) u seem like a real genuine guy
So glad to see your healing nicely, thanks for this video and the links defiantly need to upgrade me dust mask.
Another useful and professionally created video! 👍🏼👍🏼
Viewed a lot of mask videos - and your presentation was one of the best. Great service and please make more. Thank you.
I bought the Trend as you reccommended in a previous video. Love it! as a guy with COPD I need to protect what I have left.
thanks again Stump Nubs, once again a top video. its so nice to have these videos, specially for people like my self who cannot afford to go to college to learn. i have learnt a great deal about wood work from you.
I got a Trend Stealth for Christmas and it works great. Thanks for the advice.
Great job with the tutorial. Before I retired, I was certified at the mine to fit test miners for respirators. I had a few interesting conversations with bearded miners.
A couple of things - when you wash your eq, make sure to use the cleaner designed for it. Regular dish soap will degrade the material and make sure it is dry before storing in a sealed bag.
Thank you for not obscuring brand names with a cheesy piece of gaffer tape!
Thanks for sharing with us James!
Had a Trend Stealth Mask for about 6 months now and I'm really pleased . I have a small face and other styles really are obtrusive for me. It's easily washable too.
Stumpy, I have been watching your channel for a year now, along with other wood working channels. I must say you consistently give easy to understand, valuable information every time I watch. From one Michigander to another great job 👍(btw I live east of the thumb, right here ✋ 👈)
Great video. I had a charcoal filter with a particle filter mask I used while painting cars. I changes the particulate filter as needed (tough to breath) but I used the charcoal filters for over 5 years. Sometimes the over spray would be so heavy that it burned my eyes but I never smelled the fumes. I finally changed them just because and I never had another set last 6 months.
The shop isn't the only place to wear a mask; I acquired asthma while working with outdoor equipment that raises dust.
About time to upgrade my dust masks. Hope your recovery is going well. It sucks to work hurt, but we live and learn.
I have the Trend Airshield Helmet. I also have a respirator but I do not know it's capabilities. I'll check that out the first thing in the morning. Thanks for the safety update. I hope your hand is recovering nicely.
Superbly succinct - I’m off to buy one now - thank you for taking the mystery out of it 👍👏😉
Great video. I learned a lot about respirators.
This was fantastic. Thank you.
I bought a 3M AirMate PAPR on ebay it was open box and I've used it a lot. Full hood supplied air and uses a hepa filter. Best $65 I've spent.
Hey y'all!
I'm a licensed asbestos supervisor in PA. If anyone has questions about proper PPE/Masks/filters and most importantly proper fit testing please feel free to message me. You only get one set of lungs, take care of them. Thanks for the video Stumpy, very good quality on the subject.
Short, informative and to the point. Well done :)
Thanks James, great review of an important safety topic. I think I have at least one of all the respirators on your bench. Just received Trend's Airshield Pro a few weeks ago. Great improvement over the face shield/respirator combination I used at the lathe for several years, comfortable, zero fog and deals with the beard I grew last year when I retired. Thanks for sharing and Cheers from BC
Informative, succinct and well presented. The cost of high quality respirators pales in front of lung diseases or worst lung replacement surgery. So protect yourself by the recommended masks in this video.
Thank you James for this safety tip .
Thanks for the great tips on what type of mask to use and when. Much appreciated.
I've been using the Trend face shield whenever I turn for a couple of years now, and it's probably my best safety purchase since I bought my logging chaps (even though I don't have a beard - lol).
Great job James... most helpful.
THIS IS FANTASTIC INFORMATION FOR US BEGINNERS...OR "WANNA BE BEGINNERS". Thank you and I see your healing well darling! I was going to get the future looking mask. I will get your recommended ones now. I have all winter to get them. I am hoping to have the garage ready to go by spring.
I would love to have someone to work with in person. Well, a Mentor would be nice.
Thanks for the kind words. As for a mentor, we'll try to help out through videos. And we will next year be launching a new woodworking class through our eMagazine. So stay tuned for that :)
Thank you, timely information for me starting out.
Thank you, sir! Awesome and informative video. You’re a life-saver!
Thanks a lot man, you’re saving lives. Including my own! 🤟🏼😔💕👁
Great info as usual- thanks. I hope your injuries are healing well, thanks for sharing that too!
This video was very helpful. Thank you such a educational video.
Such an informative video. Thank you! You've gotten a new subscriber here 🙂
Incredible Video. Thank you so much.
Gold !
Thank you.
Another great, informative, episode!
your videos are fantastic, thanks very much for the info! hope your hand is healing well.
Thank you very much! was looking for specific guidance on mask choices & safety ~God Bless.
Really straight forward and helpful, best content on youtube, thanks man
Hope the recovery is going well. This, 'all you can do is wait' period is a real pain, I know. So as you've got a reason to go easy, enjoy it, you've earn't it my friend. :)
Hope you are healing well after your accident
this helps a lot, thank you
well, i just learned a lot!!! thank you and good luck with the hand. doug
Word of advice, 25 years ago I ran a wet spray department. Back then carbon filters were only good for 48 exposed hours, so make sure you read the provided sheet. Also, you need to clean the inside of them regularly. The idea is that you protect yourself, but you have to maintain them properly.
Some of the stuff I see people do in the home or on RUclips channels is straight up wreckless. Angle grinders without guards, and no PPE. People reaching over spinning blades to grab materials. My favorite, is people too lazy to read the instructions for tools, leading to a dangerous setup, or not knowing how to operate the machine correctly. Good on you for bringing up safety.
Outstanding video thank you!
Bro I don’t ever do any comments, like never on RUclips, but I just had to thank you for this video, and recommend you think and plan on making videos where you teach ppl how to make videos for RUclips.. lol, thanks again..👌🏼💎
thank you for the video stumpy
👍 agreed friend!
Really good video--thanks. You're helping people stay healthier!
A small point, but very important: When you show the 3M cartridge vapor filters with attached particulate filter, I can see the printing on the particulate filter through the filter retainer. According to 3M, the printed side is supposed to go on the INSIDE (toward the cartridge/mask), so what I should be seeing is the blank side of the particulate filter, NOT the printed side.
I'm guessing that 3M gives this direction because putting this in backwards could compromise the filtration--so it's probably important to get it right.
Good video, informative and well presented, like all of your videos :)
Thank you!
Very helpful.
Superb video thanks - I learnt a lot!
This was very informative, James. I'm new to woodworking and a hobbyist. I have some paper filters and a beard and I don't use them every time. I have been shocked by how much sawdust settles all over every inch of my garage. And also how it clings to the metal grill and blades of my high speed fan. This helped me decide to get a better respirator. Thanks.
I got the trend air stealth for Christmas and enjoy using it. But now the replacement filters are nowhere to be found in the WORLD. Did they go out of business?
Yep, another informative video that is important for the long term and costs me money in the short term. I wised up and got my wife watching Stumpy videos, so now my life is much easier. Stumpy can convince her to spend money better than I. 😆
Thank you I'm a multi task worker and now I know which one to bye
thanks for your help
Good job!
Good video, thanks!
Great info James, I did not know those paper filters did not give 100 percent protection. Going to order a better one now.
Thank you for this education. I gotta get me a better one!
Very useful and sensible. Hope your recovery is rattling along mate. Cheers James and Happy Christmas to you and all your viewers.
Great video. I put the Trend Stealth in my Christmas list. Thanks
Thank you for the great info. On the recommendation of one of your videos, I bought and almost daily use Isotunes ear protection, so I’m definitely gonna at least consider these.
That intro, "Can a booger kill you?" said so matter of fact like. That got me laughing, caught unaware by it.
Great review, thanks!
Thanks dude .
👍💪👊
Great info 👍
Just the other day I had to do some sanding and I couldn't find my RZ Mask. Still can't find it, actually. I turned on a fan blowing across to keep the dust moving away from me but I still ended up coughing like a 40 year smoker the next morning.
I now have a very nice full face 3M dust mask that allows me to wear my glasses under it without breaking the seal.
Great advice! If I knew back then what I know now...
So true....for so many things.
So true.....for so many things.
"I thought I did you know somehow..."