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What are the main types of face
masks & who should use them?
For more information: swa.gov.au/coronavirus
Face (surgical) mask Respirator mask - P2 & N95
› Loose fitting
› Disposable
› Physical barrier
› Designed for medical settings
› Do not protect the wearer from bacteria
or viruses
› Fit checking recommended
› Tight fitting with adjustable nose piece
› Air filtration mechanism
› Can be disposable
› Designed for high risk medical settings
› Protects the wearer from viruses & bacteria
› Special training is required
› Fit testing and checking recommended
Recommended for:
› healthcare workers undertaking routine
care of patients in medical settings
› suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients
and those providing their care
› healthcare workers who have
frequent, close contact with sick or
vulnerablepeople.
Recommended for:
› medical procedures that generate aerosols
from a patient.
Not recommended for:
› non-healthcare settings.
How does the mask work / what is it for?
Who might wear this type of mask?
The information contained in this infographic applies
to minimising the transmission of COVID-19 only.
The current advice from the Australian Government
Department of Health is that most people will not
benefit from wearing a face mask.
There is little evidence supporting the widespread use
of face masks in healthy people to prevent transmission
inpublic.
Face masks are used across various industries and continue
to play an important role in controlling exposure to a range
of occupational hazards.
Important note
Updated 30 April 2020