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Product Name

Face Shield Technical Drawing

Product Code

20172611

MaterialsVisor(primarymaterial)

Poly VinylChlorideThickness:500µ (Micron)– 20 Thou

Product Image

Headband 25mm Elas�c –Machine Washable

Buckle Injec�onMoulded Ladder lock,machine washable

Revision Rev 2, 31.03.2020, Sam Bramah

Cleaning of the face shield

TensileStrength:Warp - 190kg /cm2We� – 180kg /cm2

Tear Strength:Warp - 6kg /mmWe� – 6kg /mm

Weight: 640G /m2

Fire Retardant:To BS 5438 &MVSS 302

UV Resistant:Yes

The mask can be cleaned with alcohol spray or solu�on. 70+% Alcohol.The elas�c strap is machine washable, at 40°C and leave out to drip dry.

Product Code: 20172611

Conforms to BS EN 166/2002 also EN 167/2001 and EN 168/2001

This product is not a Medical Device under the Medical Devices Regula�on 2017/745

Face shields are part of the range of personal protec�ve equipment devices that are used by many workers (e.g., medical, dental, veterinary) for protec�on of the facial area and associated mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth) from splashes, sprays, and spa�er of body fluids. Face shields are generally not used alone, but in conjunc�on with other protec�ve equipment and are therefore classified as adjunc�ve personal protec-�ve equipment. Although there are millions of poten�al users of Face shields, guidelines for their use vary between governmental agencies and professional socie�es.

Background

Healthcare workers’ faces have been reported to be the body part most commonly contaminated by splash-es, sprays and spa�er of body fluids.[1] A Face shield is classified as personal protec�ve equipment (PPE) that provides barrier protec�on to the facial area and related mucous membranes (eyes, nose, lips). The millions of poten�al users of Face shields include healthcare workers, dental providers, veterinary care personnel, laboratory workers, pre-hospital emergency medical providers, police, firefighters, care home, custodial staff, shop workers and teachers dealing with affected/unaffected people, spills and contaminated waste. Face shields help to protect the wearer from inhaling disease producing germs. Bloodborne Patho-gens well as recent outbreaks of serious airborne infec�ous diseases.

e.g., Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome [SARS],

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu),

Severe infec�ous agents associated with the poten�al for body fluid exposures (e.g., Ebola virus)

Steve WalkerDirector SCS GroupResponsible for Health & Safety / Quality / Environmental

FACE SHIELD