As understanding of COVID-19 transmission routes has evolved, the role masks play in disease prevention has also evolved, particularly in non-medical settings.

With research confirming the airborne transmission of COVID-19, especially in crowded, closed indoor environments with poor ventilation, approaches have shifted. Regulations and policies for mandatory mask wearing now exist for many indoor public spaces.

As such, though masks are not a replacement for social distancing, hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting and proper ventilation, they are now an essential part of many workplace COVID-19 prevention programs, regardless of industry sector. However, not all masks are equally protective. At Workers Health & Safety Centre (WHSC) we have been fielding individual questions regarding what types of masks and mask materials are most effective. Other related questions have cropped up regarding the level of protection offered by masks versus face shields. Equally important are issues of mask use and care.

Answers to these questions are the subject of the WHSC webinar posted above. Be sure download and share too the PowerPoint supporting this webinar.
 
Also available is for downloading and sharing is the WHSC fact sheet entitled, Respiratory and Eye Protection: COVID-19 Safeguards.

WHSC virtual training & COVID-19 docs

WHSC webinars, our virtual training classrooms and many COVID-19 resources are made available during these unprecedented and challenging times to help ensure workers, supervisors, joint health and safety committee members and others have access to a trusted source of training and information. Register today for any one of a growing list of WHSC virtual training classrooms. 

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WHSC role

As Ontario’s only designated health and safety training centre, WHSC supports workers, their representatives, supervisors, contractors and employers in every work sector with comprehensive training programs and information services. In all we do, we put workers first.  After all, it is their lives and livelihoods that are affected most when workplace hazards, including the COVID-19 virus go uncontrolled.

To learn more: 
Visit: www.whsc.on.ca
Call: 1-888-869-7950
Email: contactus@whsc.on.c