Instructions on the Voluntary Use and Care of N95 Respirators 

DemeTECH N95 Particulate Respirator (FSIS-61-10) 

OVERVIEW: 

This document provides instructions on the voluntary use and care of N95 respirators. Per OSHA 

regulations, all employees who voluntarily wear an N95 respirator must review and sign a copy of OSHA 

1910.134 (Respiratory Protection Standard) Appendix D Acknowledgement. Supervisors may ask you 

to demonstrate your understanding of the information on this handout, such as your ability to properly 

wear and care for the N95 respirators. 

Respirators are an effective method of protection against designated hazards when properly selected 

and worn. If a respirator is used improperly or not kept clean, the respirator itself can become a hazard 

to the worker. 

This respirator helps protect against certain particulate contaminants, but does not eliminate exposure to 

or the risk of contracting any disease or infection. Misuse may result in sickness or death. For proper 

use, see supervisor, or User Instructions. 

IMPORTANT 

Before use, the wearer must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep these instructions for 

reference. 

DESCRIPTION 

The DemeTECH N95 Particulate Respirator is a NIOSH-approved N95 Particulate Filtering Facepiece 

Respirator designed to help provide respiratory protection for the wearer. This product has a filter efficiency 

level of 95% or greater against particulate aerosols free). It is fluid resistant and disposable. It can fit a 

wide range of face sizes. This product contains no components made from natural rubber latex. The 

NIOSH-approved masks can be found at the link below. 

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/n95list1.html 

N95 Respirator Fold Style With Headbands (DT-N95-FH, Approval number 84A-9251): this is a fold style 

N95 respirator. 

INTENDED USE 

Wearing an N-95 respirator is intended to reduce the wearer’s exposure to certain airborne particles in a

size range of 0.1 or greater. 

CONTRAINDICATIONS 

Do not usewith beards or other facial hair that prevents direct contact between the face and the 

sealing surface of the respirator. If you feel you cannot get a proper seal with your respirator, contact

your supervisor, who will then contact the Occupational Safety and Health Specialist assigned to your

district for advice and guidance. 

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In addition, do not use if it is hard to breathe while wearing, if the respirator is wet or dirty, or in 

combination with other masks or respirators. Additional information can be found at 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/types-of-masks.html. 

In some cases, the respirator may interfere with the wearer’s breathing. If the wearer has an underlying 

medical condition, or any concern about wearing a respirator, the wearer should contact their medical 

provider. 

USER INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Employees should review the training video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzpz5fko-fg and the 

Fact Sheet https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2010-133/pdfs/2010-133.pdf prior to wearing an N95 

respirator. 

2. The respiratormay beuseduntil it is soiled, damaged,contaminated,breathingbecomes difficult, 

the respirator has loosened on the wearer’s face, or the wearer can no longer get a tight seal. 

Otherwise, it may be stored and reused according to the facility’s infection control policy. 

3. N95 respirators are to be inspected prior to each use to ensureit is in goodoperating condition. 

Examine all parts of the respirator for signs of damage, including the two elastic head loops 

and nose wire. The respirator should be disposed of immediately upon observation of damaged 

or missing parts. Immediately replace respirator if damaged. 

4. Discard after every use. 

Donning Instructions (Must be followed each time respirator is worn) 

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 

1. Employees should always wash their hands before handling a respirator to prevent cross 

contamination. 

2. Cup the respirator in your hand, with the nosewire at your fingertips, allowing the headbands to hang 

freely below your hand. 

3. Position the respirator under your chin with the nosepiece up. Pull the top strap over your head resting 

it high at the top back of your head. Pull the bottom strap over your head and position it around the neck 

below the ears. 

4. Place your fingertips from both hands at the top of the metal nosepiece. Using two fingers mold the 

nose area to the shape of your nose by pushing inward while moving your fingertips down both sides of 

the nosepiece.

5. Perform a User Seal Check prior to each wearing. To perform a seal check, place both hands 

completely over therespirator and exhale.If air leaks around nose or the sides of the respirator, that 

means that you do not have a good seal. Readjust the nosewire and straps as described in step 3.. If you 

cannot achieve a proper seal, see your supervisor. 

REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 

See step 2 of Fitting Instructions The wearer should refrain from touching the front of the respirator as the 

wearer removes it. Pull bottom strap over the head. Still without touching the respirator, pull top strap

over the head and remove respirator. Hold the respirator by the straps to properly dispose of it. 

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1. Protection: N95 - Particulate Filter (95% filter efficiency level). Effective against particulate aerosols 

free of oil. 

2. This N95 respirator is not oil resistant. The N95 does not provide protection from exposure 

against oil, odors, Acid Gas (or other gases), Formaldehyde, Ammonia/Methylamine, MultiGas, Mercury and Organic Vapor (or other vapors). 

3. Cautions and Limitations 

A. Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen. 

B. Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health. 

C. Do not exceed maximum use of 8 hours established by regulatory standards. 

D. Improper use of the respirator and failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or 

death. 

E. Never clean, wash, or disinfect. 

F. Refer to the manufacturer's instruction for storage and special instructions. 

QUESTIONS? 

For more information, please contact your Occupational Safety and Health Specialist. Specialists may be 

contacted at gladyouaskedsafety@usda.gov and dditional information may be found on the FSIS Safety 

site at www.tinyurl.com/FSIS-ESHG. 

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