Originally Posted by
kerm65
Thanks for your notes, agree, I've worn half face respirators for long periods of time, easy on/off if necessary. more comfortable than the disposable respirator and better seal.
What airlines are you using? Any objections from staff, when you cover the exhaust vent with a simple surgical mask?
Once the airlines mandated no mask with vents I stopped wearing the half face respirator. It was definitely more comfortable and better sealing for sure. I think if its covered they wouldn't care, and personally most of them don't even have a clue they have an exhaust vent, because you can't even see it. I just didn't want to draw any attention to myself. But, if I ever feel my health is in jeopardy on any airline I wouldn't think about it twice and put it on.