As per a current ICMR report, ‘Air pollution killed nearly 1.7 million people in India in 2019, accounting for an alarming 17.8% of all deaths in the country in the year’. The overall economic loss, due to these premature deaths has been to the tune of Rs.2.6 lakh crore to the economy (approx. 1.4% of our GDP). So, the pollution situation is not just bad, it is alarmingly critical. A normal whiff of fresh air is now a luxury, especially for the urban dwellers and usage of Safety Mask is a must.
With various pollution-related disease like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)and lung cancer on an all-time high, we as health-conscious citizens are require to wear masks at all times, in order to avoid breathing in poisonous pollutants in the air. And, just any mask won’t do. For maximum affectivity, we are required to wear, proper ‘respirators’ which includes N-95 and N-99 masks. These mask’s utility includes removal of pollutant particles from a 100nm to a 300 nm size. There are various distinguished companies like Indian Lily which offer N95 Safety Mask Online to its customers at affordable prices.
What makes the situation more disturbing is the fact that several unscrupulous companies have been hoarding in fakes as N95 Safety Mask Online, selling them at high prices and duping people on the same.
Remember that, a respirator that has N95 written besides it is not enough to certify its validity. But, there are ways wherein you can check the originality of your N95 masks for yourselves:
1. A genuine N95 mask will have its approved TC number printed on its front or back. You could look for the CDC (Centre for disease control and prevention) website and search for the company in whose name the N95 approval was given using this TC number. If on typing the same, the website shows an invalid entry, it means that your N95 mask is a fake.
2. A genuine N95 mask would also include an appropriate model number and lot number.
NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) name or logo should be printed, in order to prove its certification.
3. The approval business name or the private label name that has the approval for the N95 standards should also be printed.
4. The
NIOSH website has a list of certified license holders to manufacture the N95
respirator. You could also check it out for further details of your N95 mask
manufacturer.
Remember,
that safety masks are related to you and your loved ones health directly. So,
only Buy Safety Mask Online India through genuine retailers and brands!!
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