[VIDEO] How to Properly Put on a Face Mask

May 12, 2020

Wearing a face mask helps prevent coronavirus from spreading when social distancing is impossible or irregular. For construction workers, safety masks are not a new piece of personal protection equipment, but more workers will be wearing them than have in the past.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends construction workers by allowed to wear masks to prevent spreading the Covid-19 virus. Many sites currently require masks, and many states are suggesting wearing masks will be part of reopening strategies.

OSHA has produced a video showing step-by-step instructions for putting on and removing safety masks.

How to put on and remove safety masks

  • Wash your hands before putting on the mask
  • Inspect the mask
  • Put on the mask
  • Adjust the mask
  • Wash your hands before removing the mask
  • Remove the mask
  • Discard the mask
  • Wash your hands