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            Influenza in Australia: How to Protect Your Staff & Yourself

            Healthcare & Medical, Government Department, Industries - Detmold Medical, Government Department , Healthcare & Medical

            There’s no denying that the flu, the common cold and even the latest strain of COVID-19 can pose a significant inconvenience. Not just personally but also in the workplace. With many employees taking roughly a week off work to recover, absenteeism due to flu-, cold, or COVID-related illness can cause a knock-on effect throughout the business, ultimately impacting the bottom line. From project delays to over-stretched colleagues who are working hard to fulfil the role of their absent teammates, workplace sickness can wreak havoc on businesses' productivity.

            The Hierarchy of Control In Infection Prevention

            Healthcare & Medical, Government Department, Industries - Detmold Medical, Government Department , Healthcare & Medical

            Infection prevention is essential for protecting the health and wellbeing of vulnerable patients and workers within healthcare settings. Not to mention, implementing effective infection prevention and control systems is a requirement under the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. That’s where the hierarchy of control comes in. Read on to learn more about how to apply the hierarchy of control to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings.

            Face Masks for Environmental Hazards and Airborne Particles

            Healthcare & Medical, Government Department, Industries - Detmold Medical, Government Department , Healthcare & Medical

            From dust and smoke to airborne particles and fluid splashes, face masks can provide protection against a range of environmental hazards, viruses and diseases. That said, different face masks offer differing levels of protection, so it’s important to ensure you choose the right mask to suit your work environment.

            Surgical Respirator Masks for Infection Control

            Healthcare & Medical, Government Department, Industries - Detmold Medical, Government Department , Healthcare & Medical

            While face masks and respirators are known to protect wearers against contracting airborne viruses, infections and disease, they can also be worn by infected people to help reduce the spread of the virus. Read on to learn more about the role of surgical respirator masks as a source of infection control in hospital settings and operating rooms.

            How Can Face Masks Protect Vets from Viruses Like Bird Flu

            Healthcare & Medical, Government Department, Industries - Detmold Medical, Government Department , Healthcare & Medical

            Australia is currently experiencing an outbreak of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. Bird flu is a highly contagious viral infection caused by influenza A viruses, a similar virus that’s responsible for the flu in humans. While it’s not uncommon for bird flu to affect wild bird populations, on rare occasions, these viruses can spill over to domestic poultry, resulting in widespread losses across both poultry and wild birds

            How to dispose of used masks and respirators in a sustainable way

            Healthcare & Medical, Government Department, Industries - Detmold Medical, Government Department , Healthcare & Medical

            Although face masks are not recyclable in a traditional sense, more and more options are becoming available for the sustainable disposal of single-use face masks. Here is how you can incorporate face mask recycling practices into your business and promote the safe disposal of single-use face masks.

            Understanding NIOSH Certification

            Healthcare & Medical, Government Department, Industries - Detmold Medical, Government Department , Healthcare & Medical

            When it comes to sourcing a single-use respirator, you will generally want to make sure that your mask offers the level of protection it claims to provide. When you use a genuine NIOSH-certified mask, or one that has undergone a quality certified test to N95, you can be sure that the filtration performance of your mask when worn correctly, is of highest efficiency. Here is what you need to know about NIOSH certification and N95 respiratory protection devices.

            Understanding ARTG Numbers: Respiratory Protection

            Healthcare & Medical, Government Department, Industries - Detmold Medical, Government Department , Healthcare & Medical

            Medical devices like masks and respirators cannot be supplied and sold in Australia without going through the process of registering the product on the Register of Therapeutic Goods and obtaining an ARTG number. Read on to understand more about the role of this requirement and its role in marking sure respiratory protection equipment meets certain criteria before being sold into the Australian market.

            When Should Disposable Respirator Masks Be Changed?

            Healthcare & Medical, Government Department, Industries - Detmold Medical, Government Department , Healthcare & Medical

            Respirator masks and surgical masks are only effective to their intended protection level when they are used correctly. An important factor in achieving the maximum protection from a face mask is knowing when to replace your surgical mask or respirator. Read on to learn more about when a single-use Mask or Respirator should be changed.

            How to Choose a Face Mask for People with Allergies

            Healthcare & Medical, Government Department, Industries - Detmold Medical, Government Department , Healthcare & Medical

            Most people are familiar with the role of face masks and respirators when it comes to preventing the spread of viruses, bacteria or protection from hazardous airborne particles. But did you know that face masks may also help to relieve the symptoms of allergies? From creating a physical barrier to filtering out potential allergens, there are a number of ways that face masks and respirators can help minimise the risk of an allergic reaction. So, if you or people around you suffer from allergies, here are a few factors to consider when choosing the best face mask for allergies.

            Understanding the Expiry Date of Disposable Face Masks

            Healthcare & Medical, Government Department, Industries - Detmold Medical, Government Department , Healthcare & Medical

            In the wake of the pandemic, last cold & flu, fire, or allergy seasons, chances are that you are hanging on to leftover face masks, just in case. If you are planning to or have been storing your disposable masks for long periods of time, it could be worth checking the expiration date so you can rest easy knowing your masks & respirators will still offer you full protection. While you are thinking of it, best to make sure that you are storing the face masks correctly.

            The Challenge of keeping used face masks out of landfill

            Healthcare & Medical, Government Department, Government Department , Healthcare & Medical

            Disposing of Medical Face Masks In the Healthcare Industry in particular, the disposal of single-use medical masks has always been a burden on the environment and since the COVID pandemic, face masks have become a standard part of everyday life. Whilst medical masks play a key role in protecting individuals against viral and bacterial transmission, they also have a significant impact on the environment. Although it's important to dispose of used face masks correctly, several new initiatives have been introduced to recycle face masks and keep them from ending up as waste in landfills.

            DETMOLD GROUP OPENS INNOVATION AND R&D LABORATORY

            A line-up of South Australian women trailblazers have joined in Adelaide to officially open an aptly-named ‘Launchpad’ laboratory, offering face mask and respirator functional effectiveness testing, paper and board repulpability and an Australian-first bag testing facility.

            The Importance of Respirator Fit Testing

            Healthcare & Medical, Industries - Detmold Medical, Government Department , Healthcare & Medical

            Tight-fitting respirators are designed to create a good seal against the wearer’s face to provide maximum protection against viral transmission and airborne contaminants. If the respirator isn’t the correct fit, the wearer could be exposed to harmful particles. Here’s everything you need to know about respirator fit testing, from the types of respirator fit tests and how to perform a respirator fit test.

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