You can choose between a face guard, a face shield, and a mask, or use a combination of these PPE’s…but what is the difference between these items and what should you know about them?
Face Guard Vs Face Shield Vs Mask: What’s the Difference?
Quality personal protective equipment is integral in keeping you protected in the lab, at work, and in your personal life. Even the best quality products can only provide protection when you use them correctly though, and part of using them correctly is knowing what item to use for different purposes.
When it comes to facial protection, the face guard, face shield, and mask all offer protection, but do you know the difference between the two and when it is best to use each one? We’ve got the answers.
Face Guard
When we talk about a face guard, it can be difficult to know what type of face covering is being referred to . The truth is that when anyone talks about a face guard, they could be talking about a facial shield or a face mask.
When someone refers to a face guard, they may be talking about either type of face covering, so the best thing that you can do is to ask the person speaking what they are referring to.
If you are uncomfortable asking what someone is referring to, you may also look at the context of the recommendation. What type of activity are they talking about? Will you be working in a lab atmosphere where you might come into contact with spray droplets? Or are you going to be working one on one with a lot of at-risk individuals?
In many situations it may be more beneficial for you to cover all of your bases by wearing a face mask and a face shield.
A face shield is the type of product we offer here at AWXC. Our leading model is the FSCVF20 – a reusable face shield.
A face shield does not fit tightly over your mouth, it is a shield that encircles your face.
Our face shield is held in place with a thick band padded with ergonomic foam that prevents your shield from slipping down or from digging into your skin.
A crystal clear lens that wraps around your face gives you a clear view of what is happening in front of you while the quality of the shield keeps any liquid from splashing your face and keeping your respiratory droplets to yourself!
Mask
A face mask is a flexible material or paper type mask that fits against the mouth to control the flow of potentially dangerous substances. For example, a mask holds against you mouth more tightly than a face shield. This prevents large and smaller respiratory droplets and spray from coming into direct contact with your mouth or nose.
Are You Looking For Personal Protective Equipment?
If you are shopping for personal protective equipment and are looking for a durable face shield from a company you can trust, our FSCVF20 is exactly what you are looking for!