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Irema Ireland to participate in FILTECH 22

25 Feb 2022

Irema Ireland is once again sponsoring FILTECH 22, the filtration event held annually in Cologne, Germany. The dynamic filtration industry is of further growing importance and turning into a key industry worldwide. This year, FILTECH 22 features over 450...

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How to do an FFP fit check

23 Feb 2022

An FFP fit check (or fit test) is carried out after donning (putting on) an FFP style mask. (Instructions on how best to do this in a previous post). A fit check is necessary to ensure that there is...

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How to put on an FFP2 face mask

02 Feb 2022

If you are wondering how to correctly put on an Irema Facemate FFP2 face mask, the HSE has created a step by step document using Irema’s Facemate mask. Click on the image below to visit the page on the...

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When are respirator face masks used?

12 Jan 2022

The first blog in this series provided a face mask overview – the medical face mask guide. The second provided more detail about the masks we are most familiar with, surgical masks. Here I will go into more detail...

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HSE recommends FFP2 masks for healthcare workers

04 Jan 2022

HSE guidance has been updated to state that FFP2 masks must be worn by healthcare workers in all settings where they are caring for patients. Respirator Masks Respirator masks (FFP2) are to be worn by healthcare workers in all...

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When are surgical face masks used?

24 Nov 2021

In the first of this series of face mask related posts – the medical face mask guide, I gave you an overview of the different types of face masks used in medical settings. Today’s post describes the different uses...

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