Industry-certified masks offer better protection from volcanic ash exposure

(Durham University) Industry-certified particle masks are most effective at protecting people from volcanic ash, whilst commonly used surgical masks offer less protection. A first of its kind study, led by Dr Claire Horwell of the Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience at Durham University, UK, has measured the effectiveness of different types of respiratory protection against volcanic ash.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news