It's interesting to watch on the media all the different styles of masks being worn, mostly the very basic and ill fitting paper ones (probably with a nil rating)
Our H&S manager at work banned the use of FFP1 and 2 several years ago & we have to supply FFP3 minimum or full closed respirators, this is done in conjunction with a detailed risk assessment and face fit testing of operatives
You would be shocked how much leaks around the edges when properly tested with fit test dye
Our sites are regularly visited by The Health & Safety Exec 'swot teams' with potential serious fines & imposed shut downs & what I see within the NHS & care workers looks like completely un-regulated use of not always, fit for purpose masks putting employees at risk
